Huntington Homecoming Day: PHOTOS

HUNTINGTON, NY — Huntington's Homecoming was a success, as you can tell from the photos in the above slideshow.

The Huntington community came together in a sea of blue and show of solidarity at the Homecoming Day held last Saturday, per a release by the Huntington School District.

There was a parade down Main Street, followed by an afternoon football game that drew over 1,500 fans. The Blue Devils ensured very early on that fans would leave home happy, as they trounced Copiague 55-7.

Special event spirit days were held throughout the week, including a bonfire and festival that attracted more than 2,000 folks of all ages to the high school for music, food, dancing, games and a bonfire that reached high into the night sky.

Friday afternoon’s pep rally at Blue Devil Stadium was a raucous affair as varsity teams were introduced to the student body and faculty to hearty applause. Athletes performed short skits and the Blue Devil marching band and color guard put on an awesome display. There were also performances by the Highsteppers and Ready Step dance teams and the chamber choir along with United Amigos club members.

Saturday’s late morning parade drew more than 1,000 participants, including students and parents from all eight schools in the district marching behind banners. The Blue Devil marching band performed along the parade route, drawing merchants and customers out of stores and onto sidewalks.

"Saturday was a fitting end to an outstanding week-long Homecoming celebration that overflowed with Huntington pride," Superintendent James W. Polansky stated. "Nothing but blue skies for a district parade that featured spirited participation from all Huntington schools. Those skies remained for a huge Blue Devil win on the gridiron. So many ear-to-ear smiles from morning until evening."