102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration

Kristin Eberts

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Tuesday kicked off the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson, which lasts through Saturday.

Drew Roth, 6, mother Andrea Roth, and sister Abby Roth, 8, from left, enjoy the ferris wheel at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
People walk down S. High Street during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Kids enjoy the "Dragon Wagon" rollercoaster at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Jackie Manke, left, and Timara Beard ride the Octopus at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)

Competitors in the Miss Homecomers Queen Pageant line up for the evening gown portion of the competition at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Katie Heacox, 2, flies down the slide with father Kris Heacox at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Crowds fill the streets at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
From left, Logan Harris, Alex McDaniel, Nick Smith, and Cody Harris celebrate winning a fish at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
The Jackson Municipal Band performs at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)

Caden Marx, 5, and Kyra McGee, 5, drive the bumper boats at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Anni Johnson, 4, blurs past bystanders while riding the merry-go-round at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Mayor Barbara Lohr sings the National Anthem with the Jackson Municipal Band as they kick off the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
Katlyn Capentier, left, and Alexandria Kelley ride the Vortex at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)
The ferris wheel is silhouetted against the sky after sunset at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Tuesday marked the opening day of the celebration, which lasts through Saturday. (Kristin Eberts)