PLANO, Texas — It’s football season, and here in Texas, that means it’s mum season too.

Plano’s homecoming celebrations have a new centerpiece this year. A large-scale HOCO mum photo opportunity has been installed on stage at McCall Plaza, giving students, families and community members a festive backdrop to capture the spirit of the season.

The display highlights one of Texas’s most recognizable traditions: the homecoming mum. For decades, high school students across the state have exchanged oversized corsages — often featuring silk flowers, flowing ribbons, bells, charms and plush mascots — as a way to celebrate school pride.

The name mum comes from the flower Chrysanthemum.

Our Plano HOCO Mum photo op has been installed on stage at McCall Plaza! 🤩 Come and snap a pic and tag us. 💕

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