Matthews Community Day

(Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Beads were popular with youngsters along the parade route of the Matthews Community Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A Shriner clown stops along the parade route at Matthews, Mo., to offer candy. The clown was one of several taking part in the annual Matthews Community Day parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

New Madrid County R-1 cheerleaders showed their spirit during the Matthews Community Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Matthews, Mo. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

There was plenty to keep youngsters busy at Matthews Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. In addition to inflatables situated across Matthews City Park there was a car show, pageants, food and several competitions. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Crowds lined the streets in Matthews, Mo., on Saturday, Sept. 21, in anticipation of the parade which kicked off Matthews Community Day. The parade featured numerous law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, clowns, bands and plenty of candy for the children. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The crowd watches as members of the New Madrid County Central High School marching band performs during the annual Matthews Community Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A youngster waves her flag as she rides in a vehicle in support of the New Madrid County Veterans of Foreign Wars post during Matthews Community Day parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Students and teachers at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews, Mo., recreated the Wizard of Oz with their float in Matthews' Community Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)