Downtown Junction City was brimming with Blue Jay Pride Saturday morning. The occasion was the third annual Paint the Town Blue event that signalled the start of Homecoming Week at Junction City High School.

There was a parade on North Washington Street followed by a Spirit Rally in Heritage Park.

JCHS Principal GG Booth enjoyed the event. "This is probably the largest crowd we've had in the three years that we've been doing it. Just so appreciative of everyone coming out and supporting all of our athletics and activities.."

Booth remembers growing up in Junction City. "Just remembering everybody backing the Blue Jays, backing us when were young. Now seeing that come back to life."

Blue Jay head football coach Randall Zimmerman certainly enjoyed the day. "Just great to see so many people out. It's a neat thing."&nbsp;

Some of the Homecoming Week activities are a pie eating contest and a bonfire pep rally. The Blue Jay football team will host Washburn Rural Friday night.

Paint the Town Blue was organized by Junction City Main Street in partnership with JCHS.

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 </figure>Blue Jay head football coach Randall Zimmerman certainly enjoyed the day. "Just great to see so many people out. It's a neat thing."&nbsp;Some of the Homecoming Week activities are a pie eating contest and a bonfire pep rally. The Blue Jay football team will host Washburn Rural Friday night.Paint the Town Blue was organized by Junction City Main Street in partnership with JCHS.