Bonfire Wednesday kicks off BHS homecoming celebration
Bluffton High School is in the midst of one of its most exciting weeks of the fall: Homecoming Week. Several events take place that are open to the public:
Wednesday bonfire
A homecoming pep rally bonfire takes place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the parking lot across from Harmon Field on East College Avenue.
Sponsored by the BHS Football Moms, the event includes introduction of the football team. The marching band and cheerleaders will lead the charge.
Football Moms encourage participants to wear Bluffton Pirate clothing. For more information contact Jeanne at 419-233-1334.
Friday parade
This year’s homecoming parade is Friday, Sept. 23. Line up is at the Centre at 5 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
According to Tracie Bricker of the BHS Football Moms: Please come join in the fun and be in the parade.
All organizations, business and family participants are welcome. Line up will begin at the Candy can be handed out from those walking. No candy can be thrown from the floats.
For questions, Please contact Tracie Bricker at 419-236-5855.
The homecoming court will be introduced on Harmon Field in a pre-game ceremony. Click here for the homecoming court list.
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