Piñon Elementary School Principal Ivanna Austell leads the end-of-year parade this morning through the streets near Piñon Elementary School with the school mascot ‘Elvis’ the Panther in her lap. Piñon staff, police and firefighters, the Hillstompers and LAPS school buses participate. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The very long parade winds through the streets near the school and here on Rover Boulevard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The parade route is lined with energetic spectators. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of the parking lot at Piñon this morning with people preparing for the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Former graduates Allie Peterson Pinon ’14 and Alyssa Parker LAHS ‘20 take part in the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cars decorated for the occasion. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Chamisa Cheetah also makes an appearance this morning at the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Piñon Principal Ivanna Austell checks out a poster on this car in the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

‘Elvis’ the Panther makes an appearance for the end-of-school parade this morning through White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Betsey Stauffer and her son Carson getting their car ready for the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Hill Stomper Sarah Fisher is carrying the social distancing thing to the max. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Plenty of characters on hand for the parade including Jeff Favorite and Piñon art teacher Stephanie Ritter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com