As Homecoming rolls around so comes the annual Homecoming Parade, one of the biggest traditions that MCHS brings each year.
The parade honors Homecoming Court, clubs at MCHS and all fall sports that are playing this season.
The parade will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 12:30 p.m. The route will be changing this year to include Miller Point as a new addition called ‘Pack the Point’ will be included in this year’s parade to celebrate one hundred years of Homecoming..
Float and Vehicle decorating will take place at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 10 a.m. Because of the limited set up space, they will not be assigning a specific order and all floats will be in line based on a “first come, first served” basis.
Student Council lays a helping hand in running the parade. Handing out candy to kids and helping sports and clubs out with decorating their floats.
“The parade is a fun event where we can promote the Student Council and other organizations at McHenry High School,” says Student Council President Grace Hunt, “and involve the community in our annual Homecoming traditions and events.”
The celebration happening at the ‘Pack the Point’ event includes a live band, food trucks and presentation of the 2024 Distinguished Graduate.
“Buss Ford lends us their trucks and convertibles to use for our parades,” Student Council Advisor Stephanie Lukas says, “and Knapheide also lends us their trailers for student activities to decorate.”
Among the common clubs and activities, new groups at MCHS have scored a spot in this year’s parade.
Dennis Hutchinson, the Girls Flag Football head coach believes that it is a great opportunity for the girls to be recognized for their achievements and to promote their program.
“I am excited for the girls to have an opportunity to participate in the homecoming festivities in a different way this year. They have worked so hard and are looking forward to it,” said Hutchinson. “The parade is a great event and I believe the whole community looks forward to it every year. It is so enjoyable because of the school spirit it spreads and connections it provides to our school to the greater McHenry community.”
As ‘Pack The Point’ begins for the first time this year, students and staff are excited for what the upcoming spirit week will bring, ending the week with the Homecoming Football Game against Crystal Lake South, and most importantly, the Homecoming Dance itself.