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Summit County's Class Of 2020 Honored With Parade In Breckenridge

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)- The Class of 2020 in Summit County was the guest of honor for a graduation parade down Main Street in Breckenridge. The high school seniors have done a lot to keep their community safe, like forgoing prom, spring sports, and commencement ceremonies.

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The socially-distant motorcade procession was filled with graduates in their caps and gowns. They waved to spectators who lined the street to celebrate them.

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A Flight for Life helicopter even buzzed the parade.

"Our school's put a lot of work into this and so has our community, they haven't given up. We've done the Adopt-A-Senior and now this and we're going to have a great graduation. It might not be traditional, but I think it's going to be well worth our time and well worth everything that we've worked toward," said Summit County High School senior Logan Simpson.

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Summit High School's virtual graduation ceremony is scheduled for Saturday.

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