-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
ABOVE: Manson Northwest Webster Homecoming Queen Josie Eldal and King Carter Van Waes ride in the homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
LEFT: Part of the Cougar Pride Marching Band drumline waits for the start of the Manson Northwest Webster Homecoming parade on the lawn of the Good Samaritan nursing home Friday afternoon in Manson. From left, are Rebekah Nelson, senior; and sophomores, Anthony Sheppard, David Nelson, and Logan Meyer.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
The Manson Northwest Webster cross country team sits atop a fire truck while riding in the homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson.

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Koltyn Beekman, seventh grade, and Gia Eckhoff, eighth grade, hold the banner as they prepare to lead the Cougar Pride Marching Band at the start of the Manson Northwest Webster Homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
The Manson Northwest Webster football cheerleaders hold their pom-poms while riding the fire truck during the Manson Northwest Webster Homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
The Manson Sharks football team for fifth- and sixth-graders rides the fire truck in the Manson Northwest Webster Homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Good Samaritan nursing home staff and residents await the start of the Manson Northwest Webster Homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson. From left are Amanda Bates, CNA; and Good Samaritan residents Darlene Engeldinger, Ruth Lantz, Gary Krof, and David Poldervaart.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
This festive float announcing the Manson Northwest Webster fall musical was part of the homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Manson. Riding on the float are Emma Jessen, left, and Bianca Aquino. Holding the banner, partially hidden, is Elliot Zagers.