This evening, Thursday, Sept. 15, Westfield Shamrocks will take to the streets to cheer on the Westfield High School (WHS) Rocks during the Homecoming Parade as they prepare for the game against the Hamilton Southeastern Royals. This year’s theme is “Fearlessly Rocking!”
The parade is a long-standing homecoming tradition organized by parent volunteers and hosts over 60 floats showcasing hundreds of WHS’s student-athletes, clubs, and staff.
This year’s parade grand marshal is 11-year NFL veteran and Rocks football coach Nick Hardwick. The grand marshal is sponsored by Central Indiana Insulating.
Coach Hardwick
Coach Hardwick is a former Purdue Boilermaker who played 11 years in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, starting 146 games and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2007. The coach served as the team captain for the Chargers for five seasons and blocked for Drew Brees and Philip Rivers.
In addition to high school players, Hardwick also coaches his sons, Hudson and Teddy, on fifth- and third-grade football teams. He and his wife, Jayme, moved to Westfield after spending 16 years in San Diego, and they said they couldn’t be happier with their choice.
The parade is free to attend, starts at 6:30 p.m., and runs along Shamrock Boulevard to 186th Street, then a left on Union Street. Attendees can catch candy from floats, welcome special guests, and get excited for the big game on Friday night.
Thanks to Wittler Orthodontics, Carpenter Realty, MG Myers Insurance, and Platinum Recruiting Group for sponsoring the parade.
Click here for more information about Homecoming Week at Westfield High School.