July 4th activities in Jackson

Sarah Yenesel

Sunday, July 4, 2021

After a year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jackson's annual Independence Day activities commenced in and around City Park. It began with the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run at 7:04 a.m. with over 300 runners and walkers that started and ended at Healthpoint Fitness. The mud volleyball began throughout the morning into the afternoon. Players stumbled, splashed and dove into the mud. Not too far from the courts, the car show commenced with unique vehicles new and old on display throughout the day. Food stands and Beer Garden also provided a wide array of drink and food - mostly an americana fair of hamburgers, hot dogs, fried foods, lemonade, sweet tea and more. Those interested in seeing things from above could also book a short helicopter ride over the Jackson area that took off and landed on a softball field.

Runners wait before starting the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run at Healthpoint Fitness in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Runners begin the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run at Healthpoint Fitness in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fitness director Scott Givens records participants as they begin the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run at Healthpoint Fitness in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Matthew Kahle and daughter Finn Kahle, 5, approach the finish line during the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)

People cheer on runners from the sidelines as they approach the finish line during the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Joe Windeknecht, right, cheers on Emily Reisenbechler, left, with other members of Team Triumph as they all cross the finish line during the 5K Walk/Run and Children's Fun Run in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mud volleyball players on one side watch as the other team attempts to play the ball at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A mud volleyball player serves the ball during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mud volleyball players fall in the mud after trying to hit the ball during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)

A mud volleyball player sets the ball during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A mud volleyball player tries to get up after falling in the mud during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A mud volleyball player falls in the mud trying to hit the ball back near the net during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A mud volleyball player wipes mud of their face during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A mud volleyball player falls in the mud while bumping the ball during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A mud volleyball player smiles after falling in the mud face first during a game at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mud volleyball players wash off the mud in a shower provided by the Jackson Fire Department at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
People admire the cars part of the Corvettes of Southeast Missouri during the Car Show at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
A car makes it way to an open spot during the Car Show at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
People admire the cars part of the Car Show at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
People gather around a car on display during the Car Show at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
People admire the cars part of the Car Show at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Visitors wait in line for the Fantastic Fair Food, one out of the many food stand options at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Those in the helicopter return from a ride over the area at City Park in Jackson on Sunday July 4, 2021. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)