Got Your Parade Spot? SLHS Homecoming Parade Starts at 5 p.m. Friday

It's a great day for a parade and a football game.

South Lakes High School's "A Hero's Homecoming" Parade begins at 5 p.m. Friday. It starts at Hunters Woods and will march down South Lakes Drive to the school.

There will be floats by all four SLHS classes, the homecoming prince and princesses, the SLHS cheerleaders, the Seahawk Marching Band, and other notables as the parade makes its way through the streets.

Bring the kids and get a good viewing spot, as tradition has it that candy is tossed to the crowd.

Not interested in the parade? Then avoid the route between 5 and 6:30 p.m. because the roads will be closed the traffic.

Here's a list and recap of Homecoming Week from earlier this week:

Monday marks the beginning of Homecoming Week at

Here are six things you need to know:

1. The Seahawk Spirit Stick -  Starting Monday, each class competes for the Seahawk Spirit Stick. Points are given to each class by dressing up, winning the class competition "Penny War," winning the powder puff games, best float at the parade, best banner at the pep rally, and by showing the most spirit at the pep rally.

2. The Theme - This year's theme this year is "A Hero's Homecoming."

3. What's going on at school? - Monday- Fashion Disaster Day/Penny Game; Tuesday- Around The World Day/Penny Game; Wednesday- Super Hero Day/Penny Game; Thursday- Class Color Day/Penny Game; Friday- Blue/Green Day/Pep Rally.

4. Powderpuff! - The annual Powderpuff Game (Flag football for girls) and bonfire is Thursday, Oct. 20. Freshman vs. Sophomores at 6 p.m.; Juniors vs. Seniors at 7 p.m. Homecoming princes and 2011 King will be named in between games. Bonfire at 8:15 p.m.

5. Friday fun -  School pep rally, then the Hero’s Homecoming Parade begins at 5:15 at Hunter's Woods Shopping Center. The parade will run down Colt's Neck to South Lakes, ending up at the school. 

The football game vs. Langley is at 7:30 p.m. The Homecoming Queen and Princesses will be presented at halftime.

6. Dance the Night Away -  The Homecoming Dance is from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the SLHS Gym  Presale tickets (sold at lunch this week)- $15. Tickets at the door- $20.

It is also Spirit Week at Herndon High School. To see a schedule of events,