Annual 4th of July Parade in Downtown Dexter

Thursday, July 4, 2019

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Bright sunny skies greeted dozens of kids who dressed in their patriotic best for the annual 4th of July parade in Dexter. The parade made a stop at the post office steps where patriotic songs were sung and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The parade ended at the home of Jason and Kristi Banken where the kids and their parents were treated to lemonade and cookies.

Caroline Allen had a nice ride in her wagon.
Graham Stuever waits on his four wheeler for the parade to start .
Cousins Lillian Guethle (left) and Asa Joyner were prepared for the hot sun with a canopy over their wagon.
The festivities were lead by Uncle Sam AKA Dexter Mayor Jason Banken.
The Dexter Police and Fire Departments along with Stoddard County EMS lead the parade.
Kids were encouraged to decorate their bikes or whatever else they chose to ride on.
Even some four legged friends came out for the parade.
The parade stopped at the post office steps. There the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and patriotic songs were sung.
Everyone one was treated to lemonade and cookies in the Banken's front yard after the parade.
Hudson Horton rode in a fun fire truck.
Grayson LeBeau glided down the street on a scooter during the parade.
Sawyer Mayberry drove a patriotic tractor on the parade route.
Jaxon Slavings rides a decorated four wheeler in the parade.
Austin Sluder drives her younger sister Cameron down the parade route.
Gwendolyn Sweeny rides down the parade route in patriotic wagon.