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STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Miss. – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson proclaimed a Day of Prayer and Rededication for America during Senior American Day on Wednesday, October 8, at 9:00 a.m. inside the Coliseum at the 2025 Mississippi Great American State Fair.
In cooperation with the White House’s America Prays initiative, Commissioner Gipson signed a proclamation declaring a Day of Prayer and Rededication for America. A copy of the proclamation is attached. Learn more about this initiative by visiting www.whitehouse.gov/america250/america-prays.
“I am proud to declare Wednesday, October 8, as a Day of Prayer and Rededication for America as One Nation Under God,” said Commissioner Gipson. “The time could not be more fitting as we join in the nationwide celebrations of America250. We are wrapping our Mississippi State Fair in red, white and blue. Multiple patriotic festivities will be held throughout the State Fair, including several unique shows scheduled for a special, patriotic Senior American Day. So, adding this special time of prayer for America as we look toward commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation is a powerful, and timely, expression of our patriotism and enduring faith.”
The annual Senior American Day event is a fan-favorite staple of the Mississippi State Fair. Doors to the Mississippi Coliseum will open at 8:00 a.m. with pre-show entertainment by the Sassy Steppers. The day’s events will officially kick off with special, patriotic performances and prayer at 9:00 a.m. A historic, theatrical presentation, “For God and Country,” by Pine Grove Church of Walnut Grove will highlight pivotal moments in the struggle for American freedom which began in 1776. Then, a moving musical celebration of our American freedom, “Let Freedom Ring!,” will be presented by the First Baptist Jackson Choir and Orchestra at 10:00 a.m. Music legend Ronnie McDowell will then wrap up celebrations with a performance at 11:00 a.m. All church and school groups are invited to attend; admission to Senior American Day is free.
“We’re thankful to God for His faithfulness in the past, His strength and guidance for today, and we are seeking His continued direction for our future,” continued Gipson. “So, I hope you’ll join me Wednesday, October 8, at the State Fairgrounds for a day of patriotic tributes and a special time of prayer for our great country. May God continue to bless Mississippi and our United States of America.”
The 2025 Mississippi Great American State Fair runs October 2-13, 2025. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.msstatefair.com and follow the Mississippi State Fair on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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