July Fourth festivities in New Madrid

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Fireworks reflect in the waters of the Mississippi River along the New Madrid riverfront on Saturday, July 6. The city’s annual fireworks show draws hundreds of visitors to watch the spectacle. New Madrid County residents found a variety of ways to celebrate America’s birthday over the long Fourth of July holiday. weekend.

Fireworks reflect in the waters of the Mississippi River along the New Madrid riverfront on July 6. The city's annual fireworks show draws hundreds of visitors to watch the spectacle. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
There were plenty of spots to view New Madrid's annual fireworks display over the Mississippi River. While many residents found spots along the levee front, others tooks boats out onto the river and many watched from their vehicles parked nearby. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Fireworks and lights from boats reflect in the waters of the Mississippi River during New Madrid's annual firieworks display. This year's display was on July 6 in honor of the nation's birthday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
A family stands on the observation deck at New Madrid on July 6 to watch the town's annual fireworks display. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Fireworks reflect in the waters of the Mississippi River along the New Madrid riverfront on July 6. The city's annual fireworks show draws hundreds of visitors to watch the spectacle. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
With temperatures reaching into the mid-90s on July 4, it was important to stay safe. Beau Eddy big hat kept him shaded from the sun's rays as he played in a water slide. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Pictured from left are Clair Riley, Harper Mungle and Sophie Pipkin enjoying the water slide on July 4. New Madrid County residents found a variety of ways to celebrate America's birthday over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Beau Eddy takes a big breath as he prepares to go into the pool at the bottom of the water slide on July 4 at the New Madrid Country Club. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)