WLV Homecoming parade

Rachel goes to school in the West Las Vegas school district (I think I mentioned the fact that this town of 15,000 has two school districts.) Friday Oct 28th, all the kids of the school district got out at noon for the last homecoming parade of the Fall.

I'll admit, I am absolutely charmed by that fact. The parades are a big deal here. I got Rachel from school, we grabbed some lunch and then staked out a place to sit in Old Town to watch the parade (the same place where they had the 4 of July parade.) So many old timers were there with their grand kids and people my age with their kids sporting the Green and gold. It occurred to me as I was sitting there that I was wearing the dreaded rivals colors (black and red) (!!!)

It was ok though because they also participated in the parade.

Most of the float were about burying the Raton Tigers ( I think Raton Tigers is funny, why not the Raton Rats or Mice?) in the homecoming game. Mmm. Speaking of which, I don't even know who won.

The mascot is the Dons, so these are the West Las Vegas Dons..as in Spanish for gentleman, sir or mister..I suppose. You have to admit though, the band uniforms are cool. I like them. They're mariachi styled.

The kids were happy to get their candy.