This week is homecoming in Crittenden County, with events scheduled Thursday and Friday to celebrate the annual happening.
The homecoming parade will march down Main Street beginning at 5 p.m., Thursday. A regular precursor to the big game, the parade has forced contractors working on replacing the city’s new water main to take a time out.
Marion Utilities Director Brian Thomas said the contractor has been working until at least 6 p.m., in recent days in order to meet the 90-day projection for completion. As of this week, they entered the heart of the downtown district with their backhoe, in the direct path of the regular parade route.
However, at Marion Police Chief Ray O’Neal’s request, the contractor has agreed to take to the sidelines a few hours early, at 3 p.m., so as not to interfere with the parade.
After this evening’s parade, traditions continue with the powderpuff football game at Rocket Stadium. The girls are set to kick-off at 6:30 p.m. Entry to the contest is $2.
Homecoming week culminates when the Rockets host district rival Reidland, with the game beginning at 7 p.m. Before the game, at 6:30 p.m., the homecoming king and queen will be crowned.
A school dance follows the game.
