“Let’s Make Some Magic” this Friday, October 8 ^th , when the 2021 Allen Homecoming Parade shows off its Disney themes. All classes, Pre-K thru 12 ^th , will be riding their floats, and other entrants are encouraged to participate.

The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. and make a tour through downtown before ending at the Allen football field for a pep assembly. Line up for the parade will be at 1:30. Those interested in being in the parade are asked to contact Allie Plunk at (580) 857-2417 (ext. 2). Entries will be judged and the theme winning classes will be announced during the football game that evening.

Coronation ceremony will begin at 5:30 before the Mustangs take on the Liberty Eagles. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

Candidates for the honor of 2021 Homecoming Queen are senior Maddox Wofford, junior Kinzie Smith, sophomore Kamlyn Cundiff and freshman Elizabeth Boden-Hull.Escorts are Ethan Roniss senior, Quinton Walker junior, Jack Todd sophomore, and Brakstin Horton freshman. Serving as the 2021 flower girl will be Ryn Parker and Ryder Smith will serve as crown bearer.

Also that day, the Chickasaw Nation will be in Allen giving free flu shots. Shots will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Allen City Hall. Everyone, ages 6 months and over, are encouraged to take this vaccine. High dosage shots will be available for senior citizens.

Those taking the shot will be entered in a drawing for $50 cash and other prizes.