Mendota celebrates homecoming with parade

Mendota High School Homecoming King David Garcia and Queen Emma Schultz toss candy along the parade route on Wisconsin Street, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, during the school’s homecoming parade.

Mendota High School students from different teams and activities made their way through the city Thursday during the school’s annual homecoming parade.

The homecoming football game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday against Kewanee. The school’s dance will be 7 p.m. in the main gym, hosted by the student council.

The Mendota High School football team rides Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, on a float along the parade route on Wisconsin Street, Thursday, Oct, 6, 2022, during the school’s homecoming parade.
The Mendota High School Marching Band, dressed in colorful attire, marches down Wisconsin Street on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, during the school’s homecoming parade.