The Spartans are heading to state for their first winter final and the town saw the swim team off with plenty of festivities Thursday afternoon.

After their final practice ended at 1:30, the Spartans were given a police escort and parade through town, including a drive by of Longfellow Elementary as they head to Thornton and the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center for the 3A state meet!

The Salida girls swim team takes a drive by Longfellow on their way to state
The parade continues through downtown Salida
Spartan swimmers get their final practice in before heading to state