All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

B-UHS homecoming parade to take over Main Street

Main Street will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday for the B-UHS Homecoming Parade. Towing will be enforced to clear the route. The parade begins at 6 p.m.
The 2024 B-U Homecoming Parade.

The City of Buckhannon announced Tuesday that the B-UHS Homecoming Parade is coming to Main Street on Wednesday, October 8. The public is invited to support the Buccaneers and join in celebrating this special time of year.

Main Street will be closed at 5 p.m., with “No Parking” allowed from that time until the end of the parade. Towing will occur if necessary to clear the street for the safety of all participants.

The parade begins at 6 p.m.

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