Community Day at Matthews
Monday, September 15, 2014
Jill Bock, staff
The Big Prairie Jaycees hosted Community Day on Sept. 13. Kicking off the activities was a parade.
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New Madrid County Central High School students prepare the banner which is carried in front of the band.
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Members of the Bloomfield High School Marching band take part in a warm up under the direction of their director.
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The honor guard leads the parade.
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Parade goers, many bundled up to ward off the early morning chill, wait along Railroad Street for the parade's arrival.
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A Matthews volunteer fireman pitches candy to the children.
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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.
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The parade featured a variety of vehicles from classic automobiles to tractors.
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A float celebrate's the 2014 parade theme of Hollywood.
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Members of the New Madrid County Central Junior High School marching band mark time.
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The First Christian Church at Matthews hosted a float.
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A decorated four-wheeler serves as a patriotic salute.
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A bicycle rider pedals along in the parade.
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The parade featured several real policemen and this aspiring law enforcement officers.
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A youngster carefully guides his lawn tractor along the parade route.
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The Parade traveled along Main Street, concluding at the Matthews City Park for the remaining of the activities planned as part of Community Day.
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The Bloomfield High School Band marches into view.
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A member of the SEMO Shrine clowns passes out candy to waiting children.
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The arrival of a SEMO Shrine clown is eagerly awaited by children.
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Youngsters, sometimes with help from the parents, scramble after candy.
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There was plenty of candy to be found on Saturday.
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Youngsters watch as the New Madrid County Central High School band marches by.