Friday, September 27 is a half-day for students
Kearney, Mo., September 25, 2024: Our entire community is invited to celebrate and support the Bulldogs during the 2024 Homecoming Parade starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 in downtown Kearney. This will be a half-day for students. KMS, Kearney Junior High and Kearney High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.; the elementary schools will dismiss students at 11:35 a.m.
If the weather allows, we’re going to mark chalk boundaries along each side of the parade route along Washington Street from Clark Street to Prospect Street to help keep everyone safe. If you have a child who plans to be at the parade, please instruct them to stay out of the area between the chalk lines. This will give the marchers and float operators plenty of room to maneuver. It’s very dangerous for children to dash in front of the parade participants.
It’s also important to have a clear plan to safely pick up your child after the event if they are being dropped off to participate in or watch the parade. A number of downtown streets will be closed that day. A map is included below. Keep in mind that the area around Kearney Middle School and the church parking lot on South Grove Street will be very busy and likely inaccessible as the parade ends.
Learn more about Homecoming 2024, including information about the football game and dance.
