5/2/2012 - A parade kicked off Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. In this float, families of deployed members toss candy and beads to the crowd lining the parade route at the marina park. Child Pride Day is an annual event in collaboration with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Retired Master Sgt. Evangeline Villanueva and Gregory Jones III, 11, son of Rachel and Tech Sgt. Gregory Jones Jr., 81st Medical Operations Squadron, make origami at the Asian Pacific Heritage booth during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Donovan, 3, and his brother Rasheed Wells, 7, assemble a foam alligator during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Donovan and Rasheed’s parents are January Tillman-Wells and 2nd Lt. Derrick Wells, 81st Medical Operations Squadron. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Justin, 5, and Jay Mares, 6, sons of Christina and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Mares, Branch Health Clinic, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Miss., inspect baby horseshoe crabs displayed by Sue Stanford, a volunteer for the National Park Service in Ocean Springs, Miss., during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Hannah, 10, her brother, Carson Holbert, 10, and their friend, Anniston Warrick, 10, receive giveaways from Ruth Tolbert, AFEES senior office assistant at the Keesler Exchange, during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Hannah and Carson’s dad is Master Sgt. Jason Holbert, 81st Training Support Squadron. Anniston’s parents are Jackie and Jeff Warrick of St. Martin. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Senior Airman Shane Van Dusen, 345th Airlift Squadron, helps his son, Gabriel, 3, with playing putt-putt golf during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Two-year-old Michael Stafford III, son of Staff Sgt. Michael Stafford II, 334th Training Squadron, has his hair spray painted by Airman First Class Ciara Bien, 81st Medical Support Squadron, at the Air Force Sergeants Association booth during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Ten-year-old Roberto Kerezsi, son of Yamilet and Tech. Sgt. Robert Kerezsi, 338th Training Squadron, makes bubbles during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event in collaboration with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with month of the military child. The event was held April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Scout, a clown from the Shriners Temple in Woolmarket, Miss., brings a smile to the faces of Kylynn, 1; Kaeden, 3, and their mom Misty Perry during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Misty’s husband is Capt. Kyle Perry, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Michelle Belford and her children, Alyssa, 3, and ?, paint a magnet during Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Impressions of children’s hands, sponsored by the 81st Dental Squadron, sit on display while they dry at Child Pride Day April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with the month of the military child. Booths, jumpers, activities, entertainment and food were set up throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

5/2/2012 - Child Pride Day is an annual event held in conjunction with month of the military child. The event was held April 28, 2012, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)