2004 Black River Festival parade

Thursday, June 20, 2019

The July 3, 2004 Black River Festival parade in Poplar Bluff was a celebration of patriotism and freedom in support of military personnel at home and fighting the war in the Middle East. Spectators came out in force to show their American pride and enjoy the floats, bands and parade participants.

Eager young bicyclists await the start of the 2004 Black River Festival parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)
The Poplar Bluff High School SHO-ME Band marched and played patriotic tunes for the crowd. (DAR/Paul Davis)
Rachelle Woolard of Naylor, Mo. was crowned the 2004 Miss Teen Black River Festival queen. (DAR/Paul Davis)
These little guys enjoy all the candy being thrown by the Poplar Bluff Fire Department truck during the 2004 Black River Festival parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)

The Red Hat ladies were a fun part of the 2004 Black River Festival parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)
Clowns entertained the crowd at the 2004 Black River Festival parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)
Kids of all ages were on hand to enjoy the 2004 Black River Festival parade. (DAR/Paul Davis)