Students, staff, and community members gathered on Ignacio’s Main Street to help celebrate the 2021 Ignacio High School Homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 8 in downtown Ignacio.

Students on the IHS Homecoming Football float are seen throwing candy to the crowd.

Southern Ute tribal member descendant, Lexi Young attended the parade as IHS Homecoming Senior Royalty; her family help celebrate by waving to spectators.

Tribal Council members – Ramona Eagle, Chairman Melvin Baker and Linda Baker greet spectators along Goddard Ave., while Councilmembers Vanessa Torres and Dr. Stacey Oberly throw candy to the crowd.

Southern Ute tribal members, Lucas Rael, Bianca Weaver and Amethyst Weaver, enjoyed the parade.

Ignacio High School 2021 Homecoming King, Gabe Tucson (11) and Queen, Alannah Gomez, both seniors, stand centered between their respective parents after being announced during halftime of the Bobcats' Oct. 8 home football game versus Center.

Ignacio High School 2021 Homecoming Royalty Senior Class, 2nd Attendants, Alric Hudson (56) and Lexy Young, stand with Young's father during halftime of the Bobcats' Oct. 8 home football game versus Center.

Ignacio High School 2021 Homecoming Royalty Senior Class, 1st Attendants Tyler Barnes (44) and Elisia Cruz (left) stand with Barnes' mother during halftime of the Bobcats' Oct. 8 home football game versus Center.

Photo Credit: Krista Richards | Special to the Drum

Photo Credit: Joel Priest | Special to the Drum