The Renton School District has changed its policy about student absences due to Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks victory parade in downtown Seattle, spokesperson Randy Matheson said in an email.

In a message on the district’s website and Facebook page the district explained their change of heart:

“Upon further review of the excused absence policy (specifically around family time) and communication with our neighboring districts, Renton School District will allow excused absences for students with parent/guardian permission for those who attend the Seattle Seahawks victory parade in Seattle on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.”