As C.K. McClatchy’s Homecoming Week comes to a close, the Homecoming Parade begins! This yearly parade is the perfect way to precede our Homecoming Game, and of course, our Homecoming dance.
The yearly Homecoming Parade is a can’t-miss event for any McClatchy student. Floats for different sports teams, clubs, and even specialty programs were beautifully decorated with our school colors; red and white. Plus, it was a great opportunity to score some free candy from parade participants throwing it out to viewers.
This year’s parade opened up with our AFJROTC students in uniform, leading the way, marching through the streets while showing their school spirit. They were followed by CKM’s very own band. Members played beautiful live music on a variety of instruments.
And arguably the most important part of McClatchy, the teachers, were of course represented as well. Many teachers were on bikes, riding as a part of the parade. Plus, the HISP float had giant paper cutouts of HISP teachers’ heads.
Clubs weren’t left out either. Hispamix marched through the streets holding a variety of flags from all different Hispanic countries. Their float was also beautifully decorated to represent el Día de los Muertos. Many members were dressed up in traditional outfits and had their faces painted in calavera face paint and were followed by friends and family in a line of lowriders.
Each grade also had its own float. The senior’s float was football-themed, with a whole mini football field. It also had a football flying through the goalpost. The sophomore’s float was covered in the sophomore’s signature green and palm trees to go along with it.
Many of CKM’s sports teams were also part of the parade. From women’s volleyball to our football teams. The women’s tennis float was embellished with little tennis balls. CKM’s own football team, ready for the homecoming game against Burbank, came to bring the ruckus as well. Following them were the cheerleaders. Dressed in their own uniforms, they were there to hype our Lions up.
This year’s Homecoming Parade was one to remember. With so many more students here at McClatchy this year, every homecoming activity is sure to be a blast. We hope that you all attended the CKM vs. Burbank football game as well as the Barbie Homecoming dance!