As the green streamers are tied to the trees, and people set up their lawn chairs, the community comes together to participate in the annual homecoming parade.
The parade was held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and started at 6 p.m. An hour before the parade started, kids and parents started to line Coleman Street. PISD coordinators and police officers regulated the safety of the parade goers.
Abigail Leahy, a third grade teacher at Light Farms Elementary and PISD coordinator stood alongside the road directing people to make way for the parade as it started making its way down the road.
“This is my first year teaching in Texas,” Leahy said. “I just love seeing the Prosper community come together.”
Leading the parade was the Prosper Fire Department and Police. Following them came the band, colorguard and Talonnettes. After them, came the court nominees for Homecoming queen and king. The court princesses included seniors Tara Haines, Caitlyn Love, Olivia Camilleri and Julie Acevedo. The princes included seniors Leo Anguiano, Blake Levings, Aiden Sanchez and Brandon Rodriguez. Acevedo said she enjoys seeing the community together for the parade.
“I love how the Prosper community comes together for Homecoming,” Acevedo said. “Seeing friends and family at the parade is always so much fun.”
Different clubs and sports had floats at the parade. Senior Evelyn Omandi was on the Student Council float.
“Being apart of the parade was amazing and seeing everyone come out was exciting,” Omandi said. “I had fun seeing all the families come out to support Prosper’s clubs and sports. I will definitely miss this when I graduate.”
Passing out candy to the crowd, senior Ava Goodwill sits on the swim float with senior Anna Ramirez.
“I am so excited for my last year on the Prosper swim team,” Goodwill said. “I can’t wait to see me and my teammates improve this season. Go eagles!!”
Senior Jemimah Jebakumar has been in track and field since her freshman year. She walked alongside her friend and freshman Kamila Sanabria Figueroa for track.
“Every year I have truly enjoyed my time at the homecoming parade and it’s always a surreal experience,” Jebakumar said. “Seeing all the support for my community around me really raises my spirits and gives me motivation to run my very best.”
One of the last sports to walk the parade was the tennis team. The parade officially ended at 7:30 p.m. followed by a pep rally held in the PHS arena.
“The tradition of walking at the parade was very enjoyable,” senior and tennis player Rujula Padala, said. “It was a great opportunity to interact with the community as our team was recognized by all the people who have supported us throughout the years.”
