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Melissa Homecoming Celebration
“Cage the Raccoons!”
SEPT. 4, 2019
Melissa High School’s 2019 Homecoming football game is Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Cardinal Stadium. The Melissa Cardinals will face the Frisco Raccoons.
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, join us for the Melissa Homecoming Celebration. Community events include tailgating, the Homecoming Parade, and a pep rally. See the details below!
TAILGATING
Wed, Sept. 4 @ 5:00 PM
The community is invited to TAILGATE prior to the parade! The designated tailgating area is located north of Melissa Middle School on the east side of Cardinal Dr., up to Bexar Ave.
The community shall begin tailgating no earlier than 5:00 p.m. Tailgating spots are on a first-come, first-served basis.
HOMECOMING PARADE
Wed, Sept. 4 @ 6:30 PM
After tailgating, watch Melissa’s 2019 HOMECOMING PARADE, or join the parade with a float of your own!
Businesses, organizations, and clubs are invited to register a float for the parade. The top three best-decorated floats win a prize! This year’s Parade Theme is “Cage the Raccoons!”.
Parade Route & Map
The parade will begin at the intersection of Cardinal Dr. and Harrison St., continue northeast on Cardinal, turn right onto Surrey, right onto Barker, right onto Scott, left onto Cardinal, and end at the intersection of Cardinal and Haskell.
Approximate parade distance is one mile.
Parade Grand Marshal
Doug Zadow
Homecoming Prince & Princess
Prince: Owen Nally
Princess: Faith King
COMMUNITY PEP RALLY
Wed, Sept. 4 @ 7:30 PM (APPROX.)
After the parade ends, walk over to Cardinal Stadium and enjoy a COMMUNITY-WIDE PEP RALLY.
LADY CARDINALS VS. LADY CATS
Fri, Sept. 6 @ 4:30 PM
Lady Cardinal volleyball takes on the Krum Lady Cats at home in the main gym at Melissa Middle School. Varsity plays at 4:30 p.m with JV to follow. #REDRED
CARDINALS VS. RACCOONS
Fri, Sept. 6 @ 7:30 PM
The Melissa Cardinals take on the Frisco Raccoons at Cardinal Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming recognitions will take place during halftime. #REDRED
HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING DANCE
Sat, Sept. 7 @ 7:00 PM
The Melissa High School HOMECOMING DANCE will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Student Union. Tickets cost $25 and must be purchased in advance. Click here for more information.
See Photos From Last Year’s Homecoming Celebration
