Homecoming Invasion

This afternoon I successfully invaded the White Bear Lake homecoming parade. While here in town Mark suggested to the principal that I hit up the parade. The principal was happy to have me. So there I was… I showed up this afternoon with Mark and Linda, some Century College Frisbees, and a couple big boxes of candy.

The girls who put the parade together tracked me down. I can’t thank them enough, they were excited to have me and even made a couple signs that each said “Justin” in big letters. It was pretty cool to be invited to the parade. The only other time I was in a parade was probably when I was in the color guard and twirled guns. Cool hey?

Homecoming in a big town is quite a bit different than home at Baraga. But, talk about hometown invasion. The kids mobbed the car wanting their picture taken, telling me they want to be famous. It was a little weird to drive with signs that just said “Justin.” But I was more than happy to put them on the Compass since they made them for me. Anyways… the mob of kids was amazing. I didn’t think I was going to get out alive. I’ve never really seen anything like it. There seems to be a lot of great school spirit through the town. I’m happy to be a part of it. The homecoming parade is quintessential to this trip. Go Bears!