To foster school and community spirit and participation in the annual Coaler Homecoming parade, the Unit 1 School District will dismiss students early on Friday, Oct. 4.
The early release provides an opportunity for all students and families to take part in the parade experience. The district will operate on a first/last day schedule. Start times remain the same with dismissal for the Early Childhood Center at 1:15 p.m.; Elementary School at 1:35 p.m.; Intermediate School at 1:25 p.m.; Middle School at 1:45 p.m., and high school students will be released at 1:40 p.m.
The parade will step off from the intersection of South Broadway and Elm Street at 2:30 p.m. and make its way north to Carbon Street concluding at the Berst Center on Kankakee Street.
Participating in the parade are high school clubs, organizations and athletic teams. The Marching Coaler Bands from the high school and middle school will be a part of the event, as will members of the homecoming court. Several local businesses are also set to participate.
Following the parade, Coaler fans are encouraged to head out to Dzuris Stadium to cheer on the Coaler football team as they take on the Reed-Custer Comets.