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St. Celestine School holds 'reverse parade'

St. Celestine School in Elmwood Park hosts a “reverse parade” on May 1, 2020 where teachers and staff stood outside the school, spaced 6 feet apart, holding signs for their students. Families were invited to drive around the block to honk and wave at their teachers and the school’s priests, all of whom wore wear face masks. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A student waves at teachers from their family's car. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Families decorate their cars with signs too. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Paul Cao, pastor, joins in on the fun. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students stick their heads out of a car sunroof and smile and wave at teachers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A student holds up a sign that reads “Miss You and Love You” as she passes by the teachers and staff. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Physical education teacher Bernadette Bass waves to students. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A student wearing a protective face masks holds up a sign and waves to teachers and staff. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Staff and teachers dressed up in costumes to greet students. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Music teacher Craig Kamptner holds up a sign teasing students during the parade. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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