Missouri’s governor to help celebrate Bass Pro’s 50th anniversary in Springfield

Bass Pro officials have moved a major anniversary’s opening ceremony up a day, to beat a potential storm heading for the Ozarks.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson will join Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris and country music stars and others this evening in Springfield, for the opening ceremony for the Bass Pro Shops World’s Fishing fair. The event will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bass Pro Shops in Springfield.

Bass Pro describes the event as a one-of-a-kind showcase of fishing, boating, conservation and the great outdoors. The event, which starts this evening and ends Sunday, is being described by Bass Pro as the largest event in the history of angling. Fishing legends Bill Dance and Roland Martin are just a few of the celebrities who will be attending.

Attendees will also be able to visit the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame at the event.

Tonight’s opening ceremony begins at 5 o’clock.