SAN ANTONIO – The Boerne Little League All-Stars will experience a hero’s welcome when players and coaches return home on Monday.
The City of Boerne announced Friday its plans to host a Little League World Series celebration parade honoring the team’s achievements.
Boerne lost Saturday’s U.S. Championship game to Lake Mary, Florida, 10-7 in a dramatic, back-and-forth finish that bumped the All-Stars into Sunday’s third-place game against Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Venezuela, the Latin American regional champion, defeated Boerne 4-3 in the third-place game Sunday at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
After the team returns to Boerne on Monday afternoon, city officials said the downtown parade is expected to begin around 4:45 p.m.
The city has asked the public to start lining Main Street around 5 p.m. between Main Plaza and Thiessen Street.
At approximately 5:15 p.m., officials said Main Street will be blocked off as the Boerne Little League All-Stars will be escorted by the city’s police and fire departments. The parade route will start at Main Plaza, run to River Road and end with a return to Main Plaza, the city said.
After the team passes through, officials said parade attendees can head toward Main Plaza for the team’s formal celebration, which is expected to begin around 5:30 p.m.
During the formal celebration, the Boerne Little League All-Stars will be recognized by Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie, Fair Oaks Ranch Mayor Greg Maxton, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Kim Blohm and Boerne ISD Superintendent Dr. Kristen Craft.
City officials said the festivities are expected to end around 6 p.m., but the event times could change based on when the team returns home on Monday.
If you are unable to attend Monday’s parade, KSAT will provide live parade coverage on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and streaming on KSAT+.
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