The 73rd Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with the theme “Literary Legends – Celebrating Famous Characters from the Last 100 Years” in honor of the Plainfield Area Public Library’s centennial year.
The Community Homecoming Parade features entries from all grade levels.
The parade will make its way through downtown Plainfield led by this year’s Grand Marshal, Mindy Jackson, the Plainfield Area Public Library’s School Services Librarian.
For the past 14 years, Jackson has been an integral part of the library, and in her current role as School Services Director, she oversees programs for 18 elementary schools. She develops and coordinates engaging programs and story times that ignite a love of reading in young learners. Few individuals have had more direct contact with nearly every student in the district, and her dedication to literacy has touched countless young lives in our community.
A Plainfield resident for 30 years, Jackson is married to her husband, David, and is the proud mother of three children. This year’s parade theme “Literary Legends – Celebrating Famous Characters from the Last 100 Years” honors the Plainfield Area Public Library’s century of service to the greater community. Jackson’s career beautifully reflects this theme, as she has spent her life sharing beloved characters and timeless stories with generations of students.
Her leadership, passion, and commitment to education make her a perfect choice for this honor. Jackson represents the very best of Plainfield and its commitment to learning.
Additional Parade Information
Then-District 202 Superintendent of Schools Walter Niehus started the homecoming parade in 1952 to celebrate Plainfield High School’s homecoming week. It has grown over the years into a community event bringing the whole town together.
There will be no parking at Plainfield High School-Central Campus on parade day.
Immediately following the parade around approximately 10:45 a.m., all PHSCC alumni and friends are invited to attend the PHS Alumni Tea in the PHSCC Main Cafeteria where the Class of 1975 will be honored, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive.
All Class Reunion
The PHS All Class Reunion will be held from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at the Plainfield American Legion Hall, 24741 W Renwick Road, Plainfield. The All Class Reunion was started ten years ago for those alums who were not attending a milestone reunion that year. There will be a cash bar, music, snacks, and a $10 donation request at the door. All alumni and friends of homecoming are welcome. Contact Ingrid Andreasen Price at (815) 436-7300 for more information.
PHS Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2025 PHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees include:
• Brenton Emanuel ‘03 (boys track and field)
• Kahmari Montgomery ‘15 (boys track and field)
• Nick Nasenbeny ‘14 (wrestling)
The 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Friday, September 19 at 6 p.m. in the PHS-CC auditorium, honoring Emanuel, Montgomery and Nasenbeny. The celebration continues at the Varsity football game halftime and the Homecoming Parade.
Other Homecoming/Alumni Events
Plainfield High School – Central Campus
• Varsity football game – 7 p.m., September 19, 2025, versus Bolingbrook High School
o Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 6 p.m. in the auditorium– inductees will be honored at the varsity football game on September 19.
• Alumni Tea – PHSCC main cafeteria immediately after the parade on September 20.
Plainfield East High School
• Varsity football game – 7 p.m. September 26, 2025, versus Plainfield South High School
Plainfield North High School
• Varsity football game – 7 p.m. October 3, 2025, versus Plainfield East High School
Plainfield South High School
• Varsity football game – 7 p.m. October 10, 2025, versus Plainfield High School – Central Campus
For more information about this year’s Community Homecoming Parade or to nominate a Grand Marshal for the 74th annual Community Homecoming Parade next year, please contact Chari Rahn at crahn@psd202.org or 815-436-3200 or the PHS Alumni Association Events Coordinator, Ingrid Andreasen Price at (815) 436-7300.
For more information, visit https://www.psd202.org/page/homecoming.