The East Union High homecoming parade Thursday featured floats and sporty or classic cars, carrying those of the royal court.

They’ll be featured again as part of the festivities and events at today’s Valley Oak League clash between the Lancers (4-0) and rival Sierra High (2-2) at Dino Cunial Field.

The homecoming king consisted of candidates Tiago Chadinha, Jeremy Ap’e, Nihar Jain, Aiden Weber, Jackson Fay, and Jose Guizar will be announced at the 11:30 rally this morning.

The crowning of homecoming queen – in the running are Lauren Alegre, Gwen Baker, Annette DuBois, Leilah Freitas, Lily Pickering, and April Romero – will take place during halftime.

Rounding out the royal court are prince and princess candidates along with the heiress and heir candidates.

The parade was led by homecoming grand marshal. Sharing the honor were the Manteca Unified construction team of Aaron Bowers, Jeff Mclarty, Justin Geer, and Rudy Valencia for their efforts during the recent modernization of the campus – they were selected by the Leadership class, according to Activities Director Jenaia Cano.

Included in the modernization is the new gym and fitness center, which will dedicated in honor of legendary Lancers’ football coach Jim C. Brown today at 5:30 p.m.