Cougars Mark Homecoming with Parade and Community Festivities in Clifton Forge By Jennifer Bailey Staff Writer   Clifton Forge, VA (Oct. 15, 2026)— The town of Clifton Forge was alive with excitement as it hosted this year’s unforgettable Alleghany High School (AHS) Cougars' homecoming festivities. The much-anticipated event featured a lively parade, spirited bonfire, and dazzling fireworks display, all contributing to a memorable evening for the community. The festivities kicked off with the homecoming parade, which began promptly at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5. The parade route wound through the heart of Clifton Forge, traveling down Ridgeway and Main, providing locals with front-row seats to the spectacle. Participating in the parade were the AHS band, football players, cheerleaders, little league players and cheerleaders, AHS principal Derek Cantrell, the Sharon Volunteer Fire Department, and many more. Immediately following the parade, the crowd and parade participants gathered at Memorial Park, adjacent to the former Clifton Forge High School building, for the evening's main events: a huge bonfire, pep rally, and fireworks, all courtesy of the town of Clifton Forge.

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