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Homecoming parade

Illinois State Homecoming Parade

  • Date and Location

    Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 10 a.m.

    Steps off at the corner of College Avenue and University Street

    Parade Map
  • Register for Homecoming Parade

    • Participation registration is closed. 
    • Band registration is closed.
    • Review parade resource guide prior to September 28.
      • All floats must schedule an inspection with Environmental Health and Safety the week of or prior to Saturday, September 28. Call (309) 438-8325.

    Questions? Email homecomingparade@IllinoisState.edu

Can't make it to the 2024 Homecoming Parade? Watch it live September 28 on the Illinois State University Facebook page.

Homecoming Spirit Contest

Registered student organizations, get ready to show off that Redbird spirit! Our contest encourages RSO walking and mobile units to submit a spirited video (that incorporates the Homecoming theme, Relive the Moments) with their parade entry on September 28. This can be a choreographed cheer, singing the ISU Fight Song, performing a song connected to the RSO, etc. A link will be sent closer to the parade to submit the video. Judging will take place Homecoming weekend with winners announced Monday, September 30 and monetary prizes awarded to first, second and third place.

Registration to come.

2023 Parade Award Winners

  • RSO/Campus Award Winners

    1st Place: Spanish Club
    2nd Place: Construction Management Student Association 
    3rd Place: Student Alumni Council

  • Community Award Winners

    1st Place: Holiday Spectacular
    2nd Place: Music Connections Foundation Presents Kindermusik and studioCONNECT 
    3rd Place: BN Lacrosse/Bloomington Normal Warrior Lacrosse