Sikeston 2011 Cotton Carnival

Sikeston DPS and the Honor Guard kick off the parade.

Members of the Sikeston High School band are reflected in the tuba.

The Kelly High School Band performs for the crowd.

A youngster waves to an approaching parade participant.

Montgomery Bank's float include a classic John Deere tractor.

Cub Scout Pack 36 is ready for the Pinewood Derby.

Missouri Delta Medical Center's float was a salute to the Medal of Honor recipients.

Bloomfield High School's marching band included a flag corps.

A large crowd gathered on both sides of Malone Avenue to catch a glimpse of the Oct. 1 Cotton Carnival parade.

Focus Bank adds their salute to America's military heroes.

Two youngsters watch the parade go by.

In addition to candy and beads, the American flag was a popular handout during the parade.

Aria Parker, the 2011 Cotton Carnival queen, reacts to the crowd after winning the title.

The parade featured twirlers of all sizes.

A dance troupe shows their hip-hop moves.

Politicians walked the route with their supporters, some of whom decided to ride.

The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls were a hit with the crowd.

A member of the Puxico Band waits for the whistle to begin performing.

Sometimes being on a float is just too much for some participants.

Even cool morning breezes couldn't damper the crowd's enthusiasm.

Fire pup has fans at the parade.

There are all kinds of soldiers to salute in the American Legion Cotton Carnival parade.

Roscoe Vaughn served as the 2011 parade marshal.

A Dexter cheerleading group entertains at the Miss Cotton Carnival contests.

No candy? No problem. Just throw a little hay from your float.