It's Homecoming Week at Big Rapids High School! For those attending the afternoon parade, here are five essential tips for enjoying the event.

1. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m.
   • The parade will travel throughout downtown Big Rapids, featuring floats, vehicles, and walking groups, including high school sports teams, school groups, the homecoming court, and some local businesses.
2. The route is similar to previous years.
   • The parade will start at the Big Rapids Middle School, then will head south down Michigan Avenue to about the Community Library area. Vehicles and floats will then peel off south of the library. (ROUTE MAP -> HERE)
3. Parade participants must check in between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

   • Check-in will take place at the south end of the Middle School drop-off loop. Those with floats, trailers, and parade vehicles are asked to arrive more towards 4:30 for line-up placing.

4. There will be no parking in the Middle School for participants.

   • Participants will need to make their own drop-off and pick-up arrangements before and after the parade. Crossing guards will be in the upper Middle School drop-off loop to assist younger partipants to their float.

5. Donations will be accepted to help with costs for homecoming festivities.
   • While there is no registration fee to participate, anyone who wishes to help donate towards the homecoming fund may use Venmo to @KristyBritton. Other arrangements, such as cash or checks, can be dropped off at the High School's Central Office.

Following the parade, the varsity home football game will take place at 7 p.m. against Newaygo.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can listen to the play-by-play radio broadcast on 100.9 FM, WWBR.com, or the WWBR mobile app.