There's something about a homecoming bonfire.

And, here's the lastest one to watch. Jamie Nygaard followed the event from start to finish in the East College Avenue parking lot across from Harmon Field.

The Wednesday night party, hosted by the Bluffton HS Football Moms, helped launch this year's high school homecoming celebration.

The next event is Friday's best small town homecoming parade in Ohio. Parade line up at the Centre starts at 5 p.m. The parade heads south on Main Street at 5:30 p.m., turning at College toward the football stadium.

In a pre-game ceremony this year's homecoming queen and king will be announced. Here are seniors on this year's court:

Queen candidates:

Abbie Parkins, daughter of Chad and Kristen Parkins. She participates in soccer, basketball, softball, middle school cafeteria worker, SADD, choir, NWC sportsmanship committee and math club. She is a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Her college plans are undecided, but she hopes to major in business.

Sierra Ribley, daughter of Shawn Ribley and Kristi and Joe Brinkman. She participates in art club, soccer and track and works in one of Bluffton’s restaurants. She was a member of the court as a sophomore and her college plans are undecided.

Kristen Yost, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Yost. She participates in show choir, concert choir, chamber choir, flag corp (captain), concert band, pep band and drama club. She is a member of St. John Mennonite Church, works at Bluffton Dari Freeze, teaches piano, takes dance classes, is on the senior high competition team and helps teach at Cindy’s Tap on Wood Studio of Dance. She was on last year’s court. Her college plans are undecided.

King candidates

Trevor Bunch, son of James and Patricia Bunch. He participates in Spanish club, math club, soccer team and tennis team. He is a member of the English Lutheran Church, is on the high school bowling league, works at McDonald’s Restaurant and plays indoor soccer. He plans to attend Bowling Green State University and major in business.

Gabe Denecker, son of Greg and Chris Denecker. He participates in basketball, choir, Renaissance member and is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He works at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. He was a member of the court as a freshman. He plans to attend the University of Findlay and major in education.

Levi Mikesell, son of Heath and Nichole Mikesell. He participates in golf, tennis power lifting and choir. He attends Liberty Baptist Church and is a lifeguard at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. He plans to attend Wright State University and major in chemical engineering.