Parade overview

Check out our official Homecoming Parade webpage, for all the basic information about this year's event, including this year's Grand Marshal, Laura Coates.

Check-in and staging area

Depending on your entry type (walking, vehicle, performance or float), your group will report to one of two check-in tents located along 2nd St. SE/11th Ave. SE, between SE 8th Ave. and University Ave. You will be given a line-up number and assigned space along the staging area to gather with your group until the parade begins. 

Parade route

The procession will follow University Avenue, starting at 12th Ave SE and ending with a right turn onto Walnut St SE. 

Weather

This event will take place rain or shine! Please plan accordingly with your group to make sure you prepared and dressed accordingly.