Olympic 100m bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson will return to her hometown of Georgetown, Washington DC, on October 12 for a grand homecoming celebration .

The event, which promises to be a day of festivities and pride, will feature a parade and a community-wide celebration, bringing together friends, family and fans from across the country to celebrate the star athlete.

Jefferson, who captured the world’s attention by clinching a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash at the recent Olympic Games, has since continued to shine on the global stage.

Her most significant achievement came when she secured a gold medal as part of the U.S. 4×100 meter relay team.

This gold, her first Olympic win, came on the heels of her personal triumph in the individual 100-meter dash, where she finished third behind Sha’Carri Richardson, who took silver, and Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, who claimed gold.

“We are officially one week away from Melissa Jefferson Day 🥳🥳! I cannot wait to see each and every one of you!” Jefferson shared in a heartfelt social media post leading up to the event.

“Before the day arrives, I want to say thank you to everyone who helped make this event come to life, especially my parents, Melvin and Johanna Jefferson ❤️❤️. Knowing that people will be traveling from near and far is so humbling, and I just want you to know that I appreciate each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.”

The celebration, which has been organized by the Georgetown community, will kick off with a vibrant parade at 10:00 AM, starting on Front Street.

Local residents and visitors will line the streets, eager to catch a glimpse of their hometown hero.

Jefferson, who has put Georgetown on the global map with her athletic prowess, will be honored by the town in a show of unity and pride for her accomplishments on the world stage.

The festivities do not stop with the parade and later in the day, the celebration will move to the Choppée Complex on Choppee Road, where a special Olympian Celebration will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.