Celebration of Nations – is an annual event sponsored by Missouri S&T, and the City of Rolla to celebrate the diversity in our community provided by the international students at Missouri S&T, as well as international families in our local community. Celebration of Nations includes the parade and festival in the downtown Rolla area, highlighting, featuring, and celebrating international students, Missouri S&T, and the Rolla community. Additional events are scheduled throughout the weekend to introduce Friends and Family Weekend participants to the university and local community.