Homecoming Week In Cleveland Heights: When Is The Parade, Game?

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — In windows throughout Cleveland Heights, storefronts display signs reading, "Heights Pride!" or "Tiger Pride!" In a city that defines itself by its community spirit, next week will be an important showing.

Heights High's homecoming festivities will begin Monday for students and Friday for residents. Teenagers will take part in the school's themed days (Monochromatic Monday, Tacky Tuesday, etc.), before the annual homecoming parade struts down Lee Road on Friday.

The parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of Scarborough and Lee Road, near Fairfax School. The procession will move down Lee Road toward Heights High before ending on Tullamore Road.

This year's parade will feature the Heights High marching band, sports teams from throughout the district, student groups, teachers and staffers and more. There will be two dedicated spaces to watch the parade: the Community Rock the Block Party (which starts at 5 p.m.), at the Lee and Meadowbrook green space; and The Wine Spot, on Lee Road, is sponsoring a parade watch/pre-game party and pop-up gear shop starting at 5 p.m.

Heights High football will play Bedford High after the parade. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. under the lights at Crawford Stadium. A post-game party for adults (21 and over) will be held at the Social Room on Lee Road.

On Saturday morning, starting at 10 a.m., residents can tour Heights High with friends and alumni. There will be photo opportunities at the Heights High gear shop.

The week's festivities will conclude with the annual homecoming dance, which will be held Saturday evening in the Heights High cafeteria.