NewsJuly 4, 2017

People celebrate the Fourth of July in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Laura Simon and Andrew J. Whitaker
Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Cameron Watson holds a sparkler at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Cameron Watson holds a sparkler at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
People set off fireworks at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
People set off fireworks at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
RJ Gafford and Cameron Watson light sparklers at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
RJ Gafford and Cameron Watson light sparklers at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Jase Sanders, 4, lights off sparklers Tuesday, July 4, 2017 near Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Jase Sanders, 4, lights off sparklers Tuesday, July 4, 2017 near Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Tala Mungle, 8, lights off smoke bombs Tuesday, July 4, 2017 near Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Tala Mungle, 8, lights off smoke bombs Tuesday, July 4, 2017 near Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Ashley Griggs and Josh Sanders light off fireworks Tuesday, July 4, 2017 near Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Ashley Griggs and Josh Sanders light off fireworks Tuesday, July 4, 2017 near Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Michael Curry with Fingerprint Juniors breakdance during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Michael Curry with Fingerprint Juniors breakdance during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Allen Hoggard watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Allen Hoggard watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Kids hold American flags during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Kids hold American flags during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
People stand for the national anthem during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
People stand for the national anthem during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Donald Presson sings the national anthem during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Donald Presson sings the national anthem during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Jon Rust speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Jon Rust speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Lucas Presson speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Lucas Presson speaks during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Gary Rust and Jon Rust listen during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Gary Rust and Jon Rust listen during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Lucas Presson and Pete Poe pose for a photo during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Lucas Presson and Pete Poe pose for a photo during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People watch fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Crystal Lawson and Eric Buckingham pose for a photo before fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Crystal Lawson and Eric Buckingham pose for a photo before fireworks at Arena Park Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Fireworks are seen in the night sky at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
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People celebrate the Fourth of July in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

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