The 62nd Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival begins today and ends Saturday. It opens daily at 5 p.m. and at noon Saturday. The Legion Fish stand is open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and reopens at 4 p.m. Phone orders can be made by calling 471-6036.
TODAY: Wristbands for $20 or regular coupons.
WEDNESDAY: Little Mr. and Miss Cotton Carnival Contest* begins at 7:30 p.m. All rides are $1.
THURSDAY: Junior Miss Sikeston Contest* is at 8 p.m.; regular coupons only.
FRIDAY: Wristbands for $20 or regular coupons. The band, "Neon Nights," will perform from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY: Parade begins at 10 a.m. (see story for line up times and places). Wristbands will be available from noon to 5 p.m. for $20 or regular coupons; from 5 p.m. to close, regular coupons only will be accepted. Miss Cotton Carnival Contest* is at 12:30 p.m. and Miss Sikeston Contest* will begin at 7 p.m.
*In case of rain, the contests will be at the Jaycees Sponsor Building.