The temperatures were cool, but the band and the cheerleaders were hot for the Howard High Homecoming.

First, we've got more video for you from one of the last homecoming parades still going strong each year here in the Tennessee Valley.

Then, the hoopla before the big game Friday.

We'll show you the band and majorettes trying to keep warm in the parking lot.

Then, the cheerleaders prepare for their live television appearance on our Friday Night Tailgate with Amy Katcher.

This bonus video starts before they go on the air.  (check out the overhead shot from our live truck mast cam, courtesy of Chief Photographer and Howard Alum, David Moore)

So you get a little behind-the-scenes action from this week's tailgate!