JHS-SHS Homecoming Parade 2023: 'Blast From the Past'

Main Street in Jasonville set the scene for the annual Homecoming Parade once again. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Our nation's colors were presented, thus signaling the beginning of the parade festivities. (Photo by Erica Barker)

"Remember the POW and MIA still missing" read this truck's banner. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Sometimes passing out the candy can be just as fun as collecting it. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Members from the Sheriff's Department distributed sweet treats. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The Jasonville Fire Department was well represented at the parade. (Photo by Erica Barker)

These children seemed to enjoy their ride in the bright red firetruck. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Lewis Township Fire Department was present at the parade... (Photo by Erica Barker)

...along with Lewis Township Fire & Rescue. (Photo by Erica Barker)

A truck from Hymera Fire Department also paraded down Main Street. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Parade Marshal Morgan May Sparks waved during her ride in an old-fashioned automobile. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Shakamak Pharmacy's float celebrated their 10 years of serving the Jasonville community. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The Shakamak Jr./Sr. High School band was lead by members of the dance squad. (Photo by Erica Barker)

SHS band members sported "Blast from the Past" shirts in honor of the parade theme. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Sticking with the "Blast from the Past" theme, the SHS band played "My Sharona" by The Knack. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Flags were spun, flipped and twirled throughout the duration of the parade. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Lakers Dance Camp 2023 participants performed a choreographed number alongside the band. (Photo by Erica Barker)

City Councilman Brad Duncan and supporters marched down Main Street. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The SHS freshman class enjoyed a 'meal' at their float's Lakers Diner. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Saturday provided all smiles for parade-goers and entrants. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The class of 1975 celebrated their 50th year reunion. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Greene County General Hospital chose a "Join our Winning Team" theme for their float... (Photo by Erica Barker)

...so sports balls were distributed along with candy. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The class of 1975 received a standing ovation from one eager attendant with their "Wizards of Oz" theme. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and other characters gathered on the class of 1975's float... (Photo by Erica Barker)

...but the Flying Monkey fell quite a bit behind, much t0 the crowd's amusement. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Representatives for the Jasonville Chamber of Commerce sat on the 50's themed float. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The SHS Sophomore class dressed as members from 'Star Wars', or in their case, 'Soph Wars'. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The Backdoor Food Pantry accepted donations throughout the event. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Souls Harbor Church's float included several little artists. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Mayoral Candidate Roy Terrell and supporters passed out candy. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Noah's Ark Preschool transformed into a Fisher Price barn, included several 'farm animals'. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Singers from the Jasonville Church of God provided choral classics. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Supporters of Jasonville Clerk Treasurer Candidate Jane Landry sported Americana threads. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Members of the SHS class of 2025 embodied their roles as various 'Barbie' characters, dressed head to toe in shades of pink. (Photo by Erica Barker)

SHS band members smiled in their 'Blast from the Past' shirts after their throwback-focused performance. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Taylor and Seth Wise of Wise Farms attended the parade in fitting fashion. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Greene County Right to Life was represented at the event. (Photo by Erica Barker)

This year's parade happened to fall on the first day of autumn, September 23. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Members of the Zorah Shrine Greene County cruised around on their custom cycles. (Photo by Erica Barker)

One member of the Zorah Shrine Sullivan pulled his tiny car over to get a kiss from his grandson. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The 2020 Zorah Past Potentate attended the parade in style. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The Church of Christ displayed a Noah's Ark theme for their float. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Scooby Doo and friends drove the 'Mystery Machine' for their class of 2024 float. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The Linton Chamber of Commerce's float included winners from this summer's Freedom Festival pageant: Second Runner-Up Loreesa Baker (left), Princess Kennedy Landis (middle), First Runner-Up Payton Landis (right) and Queen Brynn Anderson (top). (Photo by Erica Barker)

An animatronic teddy bear lead the way for the Winning Spirit in Indiana float. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Past and present SHS cheerleaders grabbed their pom poms and cheered for the Lakers. (Photo by Erica Barker)

A parade entrant gives the 'thumbs up' on the back of the Metal Technologies truck. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Wagler Minibarn Products showcased its variety of buildings. (Photo by Erica Barker)

You can't have a parade without some four-legged friends... (Photo by Erica Barker)

....and some more. (Photo by Erica Barker)

The West Brothers Services' dump truck wrapped up this year's JHS-SHS Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Erica Barker)