The weather held out for Scotland High School's homecoming parade despite gloomy forecasts and ominous skies.

The parade featured 48 floats, cars and walking groups as it left the high school, following Church Street to South Main Street, South Main to Railroad Street and then Railroad back to the high school.

Parade goers watched as cheerleaders performed and floats rode by clad in Scotland's red, white and blue.

Scotland pride went hand-in-hand with jabs at Hoke County's Bucks.

Signs reading "The bucks stop here" and "Deer stew" adorned trailers carrying members of the various clubs.

One trailer featured a boxing ring with the side reading "Knock the bucks out."

The parade, though shorter than previous years, had a good reception.

"It was a wonderful parade," Shirley Horne said. "There was a lot of spirit going on."

She had a dual purpose in coming out.

"I have a grandson in the band and I want to support the high school."

Horne said she did not notice the abbreviated lineup.

Another parade goer said he noticed the length.

"It was short, but I enjoyed it," said James Prince.

He said he was an accidental spectator.

"I was downtown and then my fiance called me and told me they had a parade today. I didn't even know anything about it."