NORWICH – The rainy forecast won’t put a damper on Purple Pride, but you may want to bring rain gear. Norwich’s Homecoming events will go on as planned tonight despite the weather, “unless we’re building an ark,” said Lansing Dimon, Norwich High School’s band director and homecoming coordinator.

“Come out and show your school spirit and support,” said Dimon, who invites students, alumni and the community to take part in this year’s Homecoming festivities. “This year’s homecoming theme is ‘Timelines,’ with every class showcasing a decade ranging from the 1950s through the 1980s.”

The action will get started long before the Purple Tornado hits the field at 7 p.m. against Holland Patent.