Independence Day 2004

Red, white and blue were the colors for the day in Cape Girardeau.

Doodles the 7 year old dachshund belonging to Dee Dee Dockings of Jackson, was the proud winner of the Uncle Sam award during Sunday's, July 4, 2004, Patriot Parade, part of Old Town Cape's Libertyfest.

Janna Trautwein, 12, of Cape Girardeau displayed her patriotism as she enjoyed Libertyfest.

Singer-Songwriter Kevin Danzig and family unveiled Cape Girardeau's new unofficial song, "The Great Mississippi."

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band entertained those attending the celebration.

Dr. Dan Cotner, left, received the Southeast Missourian's Spirit of America Award from Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson during Sunday night's Fourth of July activities in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Some even found time to enjoy the water along Cape Girardeau's downtown river front.

Spectators stood as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band played the National Anthem at Libertyfest.

Those attending Jackson's Fourth of July celebration crowded the City Park to enjoy good food and ativities.

Brianne Sanders, 11, of Jackson shook her way to the bottom of the Sumo Wrestler suit as she prepared to take on her friend Kelly Litzelfelner during Sunday's, Fourth of July celebration in Jackson.

Sumo Wrestling was a popular activity.

Caleb Craft, 2, of Jackson enjoyed the car show while driving his own set of wheels. Caleb was attending the Jackson festivities with his grandfather while his dad is in Iraq.

A large car show made up part of the activities during Jackson's, Fourth of July celebration.

Andrew Pfefferkorn, 4, of Jackson enjoyed the pony rides.

Julie Bricknell a member of the River's Edge Pottery Guild demonstrated her craft.