Hosted in Old Town La Quinta, the second annual Homecoming Parade proved to be a spectacular event with a great turnout. Students, teachers, administrators, and locals were all present to watch the floats, creatively designed by each grade level.

The class floats were all inspired by a designated decade: the freshmen brought it way back as they rolled down in a 1960s Volkswagen van, while the sophomores’ 1980s float exhibited iconic symbols of Pacman, Rubik’s cubes, and the “Ghostbusters” franchise. The juniors transformed their float into a classic 1950s diner, while the seniors’ float had a giant MTV logo on display that would bring back any ‘90s baby to their childhood.  

For senior Karina Maciel, the biggest challenge ASB faced in building the floats “was thinking of designs because we all really wanted floats that would be memorable.”

The sidewalks were packed as the band marched down, opening up the parade with its first performance. Classic cars made their way down the street, grabbing spectators’ attention. Those lucky enough to ride in the cars were school staff, local political figures, and of course, students running for Homecoming court.

With its recent relocation to Old Town, the parade was a great way for the school to be more connected to the community.