Homecoming Parade & Court
There is a lot of excitement around Homecoming 2026 at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State, as the annual celebration brings the campus community together. The parade and the announcement of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State royalty are two signature events that make Homecoming weekend special.
The Parade
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Homecoming parade will feature floats, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and local high school marching bands, university colleges and departments, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State cheerleaders and athletes, student organizations, local officials, and more! The grand marshal and homecoming court anchor the parade which steps off from the intersection of Johnston Drive, Loop Road, and Rhodes Road by the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Ice Arena. All are welcome to watch the parade by the Student Green and University Library along Summit Street.
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Homecoming Courts
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State will feature representatives from across the eight-campus system to make up the 2026 Homecoming Courts. Homecoming courts on every campus will take part in the Homecoming parade, and Homecoming royalty will be announced during halftime of the football game.