2023 Herndon High Homecoming Celebrates 'Music Through The Decades'

HERNDON, VA — Wet weather failed to dampen the spirit of spectators and marchers alike during Saturday's Herndon Homecoming Parade 2023. This year's theme was “Music Through the Decades (70s-2000s).”

Kicking off at 9 a.m., 52 floats and several hundred participants, including athletes, band members, clubs, performers, scouts, politicians, businesses, and community groups marched down Elden and Lynn streets, buoyed by the cheers and applause of the crowd.

Herndon Mayor Sheila Olem, Vice Mayor Clark Hedrick, Councilmember Donielle M. Scherff, and Councilmember Cesar del Aguila presided over the parade.

Trophies were presented to those who were judged best in six categories, including the Richard F. Downer Theme Award and Major Robert C. Church Award – Best in Parade.

Award recipients included:

Civic Group

• First Place – Herndon Girl Scouts
• Second Place – Cub Scout Pack 913

Performing Arts Group

• First Place – Herndon High School Marching Band
• Second Place – Adrenaline Dance Studio

School Group

• First Place – Dranesville Elementary PTA
• Second Place – Hutchison Elementary School

Show Group

• First Place – Civil Air Patrol
• Second Place – Herndon-Reston Youth Baseball

Class Floats

• First Place – Class of 2025
• Second Place – Class of 2026

Richard F. Downer Theme Award

• Class of 2024

Major Robert C. Church Award – Best in Parade

• Clearview Elementary School