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Sikeston Standard Democrat

2021 Cotton Carnival Parade

Monday, October 4, 2021
By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat

The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State – 1821-2021.” Despite rain falling throughout the duration of the parade, residents still lined the streets for the annual parade.

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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State," 1821-2021.  (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Despite a constant rain, residents still lined Malone Avenue in anticipation of the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Here, attendees wave to those walking in the parade while taking shelter from the rain. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  Here, members of Sikeston DPS walk with the Missouri state flag and American flag. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  Here, parade marshal, Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, braves the weather while walking in the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  Here, members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. wave to a youngster during the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Here, Brandy Mason, with the UPS Store, hands out frisbees during the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  Here a youngster has his own parade, pushing his toy tractor through the water alongside Malone Avenue. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Here, Chanze Hess, Little Mr. Cotton Carnival first alternate, displays his trophy. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Here, Miss Sikeston candidate Quinn Riley tosses out candy to children during the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Here, Miss Sikeston candidate Molly Bogle waves to the crowd. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  Here, attendees try to stay as dry as possible as rain traveled through the area during the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021." Here, members of the Sikeston FFA throw out candy to children during the parade. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."  (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
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    The American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday in Sikeston with the theme, "A Bicentennial Salute to the Show Me State — 1821-2021."(David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)