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MVR-III is pleased to announce details for the 2023 Homecoming festivities. Friday, October 13th is a half-day, which will allow all students, staff, and school groups the opportunity to participate in the Homecoming Parade at 2:30 PM that afternoon. Pacific High School (PHS) is featuring Tailgating activities, which will include food trucks, obstacle courses, and community vendors starting at 5 PM directly behind PHS, followed by a 7 PM football game kickoff versus the Hermann Bearcats.
Other Homecoming activities will include the district-wide spirit week, junior and senior powderpuff football game, and the high school dance. See the Frequently Asked Questions below for more information.
October 13th Timeline of Events
- Early Release Day
- Grades 5-12 release at 12:00 PM
- Grades K-4 release at 1:10 PM
- Float Line Up Time: 1:30 PM
- Participant Bus Drop Off Time: 2:00 PM
- Parade - Start Time 2:30 PM
- Participant Bus Return Time: 3:45 PM
- Tailgating - Start Time 5:00 PM
- Football Game - Pregame Introductions at 6:30 PM & Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Tailgating Food Truck/Vendor Sign Up - Contact Dean Penberthy at (636) 271-1414
Homecoming Parade Theme - Once Upon A Homecoming
Homecoming Parade Route
The parade will travel down West Union Street, make a right onto First Street, turn right onto St. Louis Street, then turn right onto South 6th Street to end on West Union Street near the Pacific Fire Department.
Floats, trailers, trucks, and vehicles entered in the parade will need to check in and enter Zitzman’s parking lot from Payne Street. Participants being dropped off or picked up will enter off of Osage Street onto the Pacific Intermediate parking lot. Drivers will loop around to exit onto Osage Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2023 Homecoming Parade and what time does it start?
The parade is Friday, October 13th, with the parade starting at 2:30 PM.
Where and what time is the parade line up?
The parade line up will begin at 1:30 PM at the Zitzman and Doris Hoffman parking lots.
Why is the parade being held on a Friday afternoon?
A Friday afternoon parade will allow all school groups the opportunity to participate in the event.
Where is the float entrance for the parade?
Floats, trailers, trucks, and vehicles entered in the parade will need to check in and enter Zitzman’s parking lot from Payne Street.
Where do I enter if I am dropping off a parade participant?
Participants being dropped off or picked up will enter off of Osage Street onto the Pacific Intermediate parking lot. Drivers will loop around to exit onto Osage Street.
What is the parade route for the Homecoming Parade?
The parade will travel down West Union Street, make a right onto First Street, turn right onto St. Louis Street, then turn right onto South 6th Street to end on West Union Street near the Pacific Fire Department.
How can I participate in the Homecoming Parade?
The parade is open to outside organizations if space is available. All school and outside organizations will need to complete the online application form by Monday, October 2nd.
Prohibited entries and/or items?
The MVR-III School District welcomes outside organizations that promote the mission and vision of the school district if space allows.
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee for parade participants.
Is parking provided for participants?
Limited parking is available in the Pacific Intermediate parking lot for adults participating in the parade. Parking will open at 1:45PM.
How will K-12 students participating in the parade get to the parade line up?
Buses will transport students and their school sponsors from their school to Pacific Intermediate to participate in the parade. After the parade, students must ride the same bus to return to their home school.
How will my student(s) get to the parade line up if they are participating in the parade with a non-school sponsored organization (Example: Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts)?
Parents will be responsible for transporting their child(ren) to Pacific Intermediate for the parade line up.
Will the School Age Child Care (SACC) Program be open?
No, SACC will be closed. However, SACC students may participate in a SACC sponsored float by completing the activity permission slip sent home by each SACC Site Coordinator. If SACC students stay to participate in the parade, they must be picked up at their home school immediately after the parade at 3:45 PM.
What will be offered at the PHS Homecoming tailgating event?
Pacific High School is soliciting food trucks and vendors to participate in the tailgating. Food, obstacle courses, drinks, and activities will be available directly behind PHS. Contact Dean Penberthy at (636) 271-1414 to register as a vendor.