Big Truck Night at Southwest

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Little Addison Montez wears one of the hats given out by Ozark Border at the event.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Three-year-old Felix Vise checks out the view from the cab of fire truck.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The PTA handed out books at the event. The PTA also provides a new book each time they visit a child and their family. The Kiwanis recently donated $200 to help purchase books.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

PTA members sign in kids and their families to the event.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Ameren Missouri was on hand handing out pens, pencils, stickers, bracelets and bags.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Dexter Police Humane Officer Corey Martinez gives three-year-old Jaxson Arthur a sticker during the event.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Four-year-old Jaxon Brown gets view from the drivers seat of a school bus.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The annual Big Truck Night was held at Southwest Elementary in Dexter. Kids were given the opportunity to look at and touch large vehicles such as a school bus, fire truck, utility trucks, police vehicle, tractors and more. The event was sponsored by the Dexter, Richland, Bernie and Bell City PTAs. About 250 people attended the event.