Matthews Community Day

Charlie Goetz watches the Community Day parade from the comfort of his wagon. In addition to the parade, the Sept. 17 Community Day included a variety of activities in the Matthews City Park. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

While some youngsters gathered a bag full of candy, one little girl only wanted to fill her tea cup during Matthews Community Day parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

As the parade continues down the highway, youngsters take the opportunity to gather the candy tossed their way during the Matthews Community Day parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Crowds lined both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of those marching and riding in the Matthews Community Day parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The New Madrid County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post's jeep leads the way with the American flag as the Matthews Community Day parade gets under way on Sept. 17. The parade featured first responders, bands, floats, tractors and plenty of candy for the children. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the New Madrid County Central Middle School marching band keep in step as they take part in the Matthews Community Day Parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the New Madrid County Central HIgh School's Marching Eagles perform at Matthews Community Day on Sept. 17. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The New Madrid County Central High School flag corps members twirl their flags as they walk down the street during Matthews Community Day parade on Sept. 17. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The New Madrid County Central High School Marching Eagles took part in Matthews Community Day parade on Sept. 17. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Students from Matthews Elementary in Matthews celebrated the 1960s with their float during the Matthews Community Day Parade. Walking beside the float is Christie Kenedy, Matthews Elementary School principal. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

As the temperatures started to rise at Matthews Community Day on Sept. 17, the water filled inflatables were a popular place for youngsters. Adalyn Deavers makes a splash landing after coming down the slide. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)