Fairfield Community High School’s 2026 Homecoming celebration continues today (Friday) with the annual parade, football game and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.
The Homecoming Parade begins at 2 p.m. this afternoon followed by the Fairfield Mules hosting the Flora Wolves at 7 p.m. The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime.
Homecoming activities began earlier this week with dress-up days and Wednesday night’s Battle of the Classes. The Class of 2027 seniors took first place, followed by the sophomores in second, juniors in third and freshmen in fourth.
Queen candidates are Wren Braddock, Hilary Hodges and Selah Sork, while King candidates are Cooper Berg, Owen Gruen and Aiden King.
Homecoming concludes Saturday with the annual dance under this year’s theme, “Mirror Ball Magic.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the dance running from 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday will also feature the annual FCHS Alumni Dinner at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, celebrating the school’s 100th anniversary year. Speakers will include 1968 graduate Linda Monge and former FCHS Principal Diana Zurliene, representing the Class of 1976 as it marks its 50-year reunion.
Homecoming alumni classes will also be recognized during Friday’s parade.