NewsJuly 27, 2010
Tuesday kicked off the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in downtown Jackson, which lasts through Saturday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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.
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