Annual event held in Kingsville
Kids chanted as floats and decorated cars packed the Downtown Kingsville area Thursday, Oct. 13, as the annual homecoming parade that began at the Kleberg County Courthouse and ended at the Train Depot. The Kingsville city employeers took part in making sure everything ran smoothly before, during and after the parade.
“We put up the barricades to block the traffic for the parade, for everyone’s safety here,” City Employee Abel Mayorga said.
Participants in the parade prepared to put smiles on the faces of families in attendance.Junior and Leasing Consultant for Javelina Stations Kaylee Silva said a lot of preparation went into the parade.
“We made candy bags, blew up balloons and of course, we decorated the car, once we were on site waiting for the parade to get started,” she said.
The Kingsville community cheered as they received candy bags and waves from all of the parade participants.
“Seeing the little kids…they’re all excited. It was really nice to see that we’re putting a smile on their faces,” Silva said.
During the parade, the community came together in celebration of homecoming. Parade participants such as cheer and football teams and apartment complexes were in attendance Thursday evening.
The people of Kingsville enjoy events like the homecoming parade, to be able to come together and enjoy time with one another.
Silva said she hopes Kingsville will hold “more events with the University, because Kingsville is a small town, so it would be nice if we could do more things.”
Holding events such as these brings families and old friends together.
“I think it’s important to get more people talking about the school and putting it on the map,” freshman Julia Flood said.
The Annual Homecoming parade is part of the weeklong events leading up to the TAMUK Homecoming football game.
