Community Day at Matthews

New Madrid County Central High School students prepare the banner which is carried in front of the band.

Members of the Bloomfield High School Marching band take part in a warm up under the direction of their director.

The honor guard leads the parade.

Parade goers, many bundled up to ward off the early morning chill, wait along Railroad Street for the parade's arrival.

A Matthews volunteer fireman pitches candy to the children.

Lindsey Allison Grimes the 2013 Miss Big Prairie pageant winner. Following the parade there were numerous pageants, including the selection of the 2014 Miss Big Prairie.

The parade featured a variety of vehicles from classic automobiles to tractors.

A float celebrate's the 2014 parade theme of Hollywood.

Members of the New Madrid County Central Junior High School marching band mark time.

The First Christian Church at Matthews hosted a float.

A decorated four-wheeler serves as a patriotic salute.

A bicycle rider pedals along in the parade.

The parade featured several real policemen and this aspiring law enforcement officers.

A youngster carefully guides his lawn tractor along the parade route.

The Parade traveled along Main Street, concluding at the Matthews City Park for the remaining of the activities planned as part of Community Day.

The Bloomfield High School Band marches into view.

A member of the SEMO Shrine clowns passes out candy to waiting children.

The arrival of a SEMO Shrine clown is eagerly awaited by children.

Youngsters, sometimes with help from the parents, scramble after candy.

There was plenty of candy to be found on Saturday.

Youngsters watch as the New Madrid County Central High School band marches by.