BOERNE – The City of Boerne and the greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce hosted a welcome-back parade for the Boerne Little League team after the boys placed fourth overall and the second-best in the nation.
Supporters showed up, cheered, and supported the team after they returned from Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Monday evening.
“The Boerne community has been cheering on this incredible team as they made their historic run to Williamsport, PA,” City Manager Ben Thatcher said ahead of the celebration. “We want to welcome them home with a party worthy of their hard work and determination that has captivated all of us.”
Main Street was temporarily blocked off as the team was escorted by the Boerne Police and Fire Departments from Main Plaza to River Road and back, ending back at Main Plaza.
Fans brought signs and cheered for the boys as they made their way up and down Main Street.
Once the team passed, they made their way to Main Plaza for the celebration event.
The boys were recognized by Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie and Boerne ISD Superintendent Dr. Kristen Craft, among others.
“It has been so inspiring to see the way the community has rallied behind this team,” said Kim Blohm, president and CEO of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve had so many businesses owners and nonprofits eager to donate their time and services throughout this run and to help put on this World Series Celebration.”
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.
