While the event drew plenty of spectators, it also drew a great showing in participants that made their way down Sutter Street from Coloma and concluded at Reading Street.
The trek that lasted just over 20 minutes and was just the first part of the evening of celebration that boasted an abundance of hometown pride. The Historic District was overtaken by a sea of red, white and blue uniforms, from players, cheerleaders, coaching staff, school administrators and plenty of local fans.
Following the parade, the crowd moved to the Zittel Family Amphitheater for an energetic rally that included cheer demonstrations and words of inspiration from Folsom High School Principal Howard Cadenhead.
Cadenhead’s words were followed by the traditional presentation of the 2023 Folsom High School Homecoming Court. The evening concluded with the naming of the Homecoming King and Queen for the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes. The announcing of the winners of the 2023 homecoming float competition were the final order of business.
Check out the Folsom Times video to find out all of the winners. The Senior Homecoming King and Queen will be named at this week’s football game. The Folsom Bulldogs will host Rocklin’s Whitney Wildcats for Friday night’s game.
The Folsom Bulldogs will look to maintain their undefeated status in Sierra Foothill League competition as they take their Homecoming celebration to the Prairie City Stadium. Wednesday’s parade was made possible by the collaboration of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, the City of Folsom and the Folsom Historic District.
Other local Friday night games will include undefeated Vista del Lago facing Rio Americano on the road. The Oak Ridge Trojans are set to host the Granite Bay Grizzlies. To keep up with Friday night’s games visit the Folsom Times Live Scoreboard on game night at www.folsomtimes.com.
Folsom Times photos/video by Adam Frick