July 4, 2012

Jackson Fourth of July

The Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Carter Gentry, 12, of Cape Girardeau, wipes down the 1966 Chevelle he and his father own during the car show at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Jessica Mobley of Jackson climbs out of the pit during the Mud Volleyball Tournament at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Johannah Gordon of Jackson hits a return during the Mud Volleyball Tournament at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Matt Gordon of Jackson hits a return during the Mud Volleyball Tournament at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Krista Carter of Jackson works the 3 Men and a Grill stand during the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Attendees view the cars entered in the car show at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Grace Newell, 6, and Eli Pinkerton, 7, ride a horse at the Christ Gospel Church of Millersville's booth at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

The Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Several antique fire engines sit under the trees during the car show at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

Attendees view the cars entered in the car show at the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

One of the cars entered in the car show moves down the street during the Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

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The Jackson Parks and Recreation department's annual July 4th celebration Wednesday, July 4, in the Jackson City Park.

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