FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The theme of Homecoming is Fairhope MOTOWN “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.”

Spirit Week activities include Battle of the Bands, dressing in daily theme outfits, decorating the halls, and a pep rally.

The Homecoming parade will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 in downtown Fairhope at 6 p.m. with a bonfire to follow at the bay.

The Pirate football team will host the Robertsdale Bears on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at Volanta Park. The Homecoming Queen will be announced during a half-time ceremony.

The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the Fairhope Civic Center.

The 2009 Homecoming Court includes: Seniors Victoria Roszkowski, Sara Grace McClain, Jana Pitman, Andrea Mason, Jane Torbert, Samantha Davis and Suzanne Cook; Juniors Kyndall Haywood, Kiley Gratkowski, Jessica Bunch and Mary-Payne Watson; Sophomores Mary Grace Baker, and Mallory Pitts; and Freshmen Paxton Johnson and Gray Adams.