Fourth of July in Poplar Bluff

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Elaina Crutchdield and her cousin, Greyson Kee, watch the fireworks from near the railroad depot in downtown Poplar Bluff. (DAR/Paul Davis)

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Jack Keena enjoys a cool slice of watermelon at one of the booths set up across from the Black River Coliseum Thursday evening. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Sophia Shulaw, 6, gets her face painted inside the tent on the coliseum parking lot. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Akeyla Roper (left) and Skylar House cool off with sno-cones as they wait for the fireworks display to begin. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Donna Zitnak enjoys a caramel apple from the "That Candy Lady" booth on the Black River Coliseum parking lot. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Visitors to downtown Poplar Bluff shop at Gary House's booth Thursday evening before the fireworks display. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Ellayna Seward, 4, dances to the music during her family's visit to check out the downtown Poplar Bluff activities. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Candice Pearson holds her 3-month-old son, Gavin Pearson, during Thursday's Little Miss and Mister Firecracker pageant. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Kaylee Hessling hoists her 9-month-old daughter, Lakelynn Hessling, during Thursday's Little Miss and Mister Firecracker pageant. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Contestants in the girls' age 0-12 months division of the Little Miss and Mister Firecracker pageant line up across the stage. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Braxton Francisco and Mackie Decker hang out in a shady spot while waiting for the parade to pass by. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Colton Bilbrey, 4, enjoys the inflatable bounce house and slide, a new attraction at this year's Fourth of July festivities. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Mariah Boeving and her son, Rhett Boeving, 2, pause for a quick selfie before Thursday's parade passes by. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff Police, Butler County Sheriff Department and Poplar Bluff High School's SHO-ME Marching Band lead Thursday's parade along South Fifth Street. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Sara Holland throws candy from atop her perch on the SEMO Veterans Honor Guard parade float. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Girl Scouts wave to the crowd during Thursday's parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Tinsley Taylor, 2, waves to those on a passing float during Thursday's parade along Main Street in Poplar Bluff. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Three Rivers Shriner Bobby wicker drives his mini car in the parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)