BHS Homecoming Parade Steps Off Next Friday

The route for this year’s Batesville High School Homecoming Parade is illustrated in yellow. (Provided Photo)

(Batesville, IN) – The 2025 Batesville High School Homecoming Parade is set for Friday, September 12, and organizers are inviting groups and others in the community to participate.

The parade steps off at 5 p.m., with float lineup starting at 4:30 on Columbus Avenue in front of Batesville Intermediate School (BIS).

School groups are asked to line up in the BIS circle drive facing Columbus Avenue.

Other groups, such as businesses and class reunions, should line up on Columbus west of the circle drive.

This year’s theme is “Old Hollywood.” Groups are encouraged to get creative and design floats that celebrate the glamour and magic of classic Hollywood.

The parade proceeds the homecoming football game that night between the Batesville Bulldogs and Rushville Lions. Kickoff is at 7, with WRBI coverage starting at 6:40.

Contact Paul Satchwill at psatchwill@batesville.k12.in.us for more information.