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NewsAugust 11, 2014

Cowboy Up! and Rodeo Parade

Jill Bock, staff
Despite the drizzle, crowds lined both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of the rodeo parade.
Despite the drizzle, crowds lined both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of the rodeo parade.Jill Bock, staff
Reed Dodson gets some help from his grandfather, Todd Baker, during a round of "put-put" golf.
Reed Dodson gets some help from his grandfather, Todd Baker, during a round of "put-put" golf.Jill Bock, staff
Kenny Adcock, left, and Barry Ballard wait for the gunfight staged at the Sikeston Depot.
Kenny Adcock, left, and Barry Ballard wait for the gunfight staged at the Sikeston Depot.Jill Bock, staff
A "train robber" takes a few hits from the passengers and their parasols.
A "train robber" takes a few hits from the passengers and their parasols.Jill Bock, staff
The "good guys" arrive to halt the robbery.
The "good guys" arrive to halt the robbery.Jill Bock, staff
Hostages are taken.
Hostages are taken.Jill Bock, staff
It was a bad day for the good guys, who were shot by the train robbers.
It was a bad day for the good guys, who were shot by the train robbers.Jill Bock, staff
A crowd gathers to here one of series of musicians performed throughout the day.
A crowd gathers to here one of series of musicians performed throughout the day.Jill Bock, staff
A little cowgirl listens to the music.
A little cowgirl listens to the music.Jill Bock, staff
The music brought another youngster to her feet for a dance.
The music brought another youngster to her feet for a dance.Jill Bock, staff
Dylan Loomes and Karlee Ray check out the goats at the petting zoo.
Dylan Loomes and Karlee Ray check out the goats at the petting zoo.Jill Bock, staff
The parade included the rodeo clowns and royalty.
The parade included the rodeo clowns and royalty.Jill Bock, staff
A youngster poses for a photo.
A youngster poses for a photo.Jill Bock, staff
The SEMO Shrine Clowns are also popular with youngsters.
The SEMO Shrine Clowns are also popular with youngsters.Jill Bock, staff
A youngster gives a wave to the Rodeo clowns.
A youngster gives a wave to the Rodeo clowns.Jill Bock, staff
A little buckaroo rides his pony in the parade.
A little buckaroo rides his pony in the parade.Jill Bock, staff
Serenity and Harmony Brook with the Tye Dye Trading Co. speak with customers during the Cowboy Up! festival.
Serenity and Harmony Brook with the Tye Dye Trading Co. speak with customers during the Cowboy Up! festival.Jill Bock, staff
Dwana Leible of Kelso makes a purchase from JoAnna Chappius of Perryville. Chappius was one of the many vendors at the Cowboy Up! festival.
Dwana Leible of Kelso makes a purchase from JoAnna Chappius of Perryville. Chappius was one of the many vendors at the Cowboy Up! festival.Jill Bock, staff
Shelby Hoyer of Sikeston enjoys a spin in the caboose of a train which traveled around the grounds.
Shelby Hoyer of Sikeston enjoys a spin in the caboose of a train which traveled around the grounds.Jill Bock, staff
Cody and Hannah Stengler make friends with a rabbit by feeding it some of the clover just out of the rabbit's reach.
Cody and Hannah Stengler make friends with a rabbit by feeding it some of the clover just out of the rabbit's reach.Jill Bock, staff

The 62nd Annual Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo came to a conclusion on Saturday in Sikeston with lots of activities in Downtown Sikeston. The day began with the rodeo parade. The Cowboy Up! festival included activities at the Sikeston Depot Museum and in Legion Park.

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