Coach Applewhite, coach for the Dolton Bears, announced a homecoming parade will take place Sept. 27 and urged residents to come out and cheer for the team.

Applewhite said the parade would start on King Drive and end at Dolton Park and invited residents to "look out the doors, cheer for the kids," and "come grab the tent." The announcement also included chants of "Go Bears" and encouragement for the festival atmosphere.

The remarks came as a community announcement; no official permit, road-closure details, start time or sponsoring school district were provided in the recorded remarks. Applewhite’s comments focused on encouraging neighborhood support rather than logistical or safety details.

Residents seeking specifics about permits, exact start time, street closures or parking are advised to contact Dolton community organizers or the Dolton school athletics department; those details were not specified in the recording.