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National Legion official to serve as parade marshal
SIKESTON — One of the American Legion’s five national vice commanders is scheduled to participate in this weekend’s annual Cotton Carnival parade.
James Kellogg will serve as the parade marshal and special guest of the 80th Annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade set for 10 a.m. Saturday in Sikeston.
Kellogg was elected as a national vice commander of the nation’s largest veterans organization during The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans on Aug. 29. Kellogg is one of five national vice commanders for 2024-2025.
Kellogg served as an aircraft radio repairman in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1973. Following his military service, Kellogg returned to his home in Minnesota and began farming. He has been a member of American Legion Post 146 in Adams, Minnesota, since 1977. He has held numerous post offices including commander, chaplain and executive board member. He also serves on the Honor Guard. Kellogg was awarded a life membership after serving as a district commander.
He has served as a department (state) commander, vice commander, historian and sergeant-at-arms, in addition to numerous chairmanships and committee assignments.
Kellog is a member of ANAVICUS, or Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada United States, is a unit of the Canadian veterans organization ANAVETS that is part of the American Legion. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Kellogg served on a national level on the American Legion National Security Council. He also serves on his county’s Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Corn and Soybean Growers.
Married since 1970, Kellogg and his wife, Brenda, have four children, Lynn, Eric, Edward and Luann; and 12 grandchildren. All are Legion family members. His daughter, Luann, is also an Air Force veteran. The family enjoys hunting, fishing and boating.
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What: 80th Annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival
When: Tuesday, Sept. 24-Saturday, Sept. 28; gates open at 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and noon Saturday
Where: Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds
Rides: Wristbands will be $30 and available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. All rides are coupons only on Thursday.
Pageants/Contests: The Little Mr. and Miss Cotton Carnival Contest is at 7 p.m. Wednesday followed by Junior Miss Sikeston at 8 p.m. Thursday and Miss Cotton Carnival at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Miss Sikeston at 8 p.m. Saturday. The inaugural Lambert’s Throwed Rolls Eating Contest will begin at 7 p.m. Friday.
Parade: Starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. This year’s theme is “Eight Decades of Success.” Assembly for parade floats begins at 9:15 a.m. followed by the parade at 10 a.m. The parade route will begin at Pine Street and then north to Malone Avenue, west to Scott Street and then disperse in vacant parking lots west of Scott Street.