Alumni Association accepting entries for Homecoming parade
Each year, Kansas State University alumni, friends and the Manhattan community gather
for the highlight of All-University Homecoming Week: the parade.
The 2017 Homecoming parade will take place at 5 p.m. Oct. 20. The K-State Alumni Association
encourages all campus groups to participate in the parade.
This year’s Homecoming theme is Purple Pride Worldwide and marks K-State’s 102nd Homecoming celebration. Homecoming is a universitywide celebration coordinated by
the K-State Alumni Association and sponsored by AT&T.
“The Homecoming parade is by far one of the most visible and memorable events during
each year’s celebration,” said Marcus Kidd, assistant director of student programs
for the Alumni Association. “K-Staters put their school spirit on display as the floats
travel from downtown Manhattan to Aggieville. The parade does an excellent job of
bringing all of the Wildcat Community together.”
Prior to the parade, the Aggieville Business Association will host trick-or-treating
in Aggieville. A pep rally will take place at the Larry Norvell Band Shell in City
Park following the parade at approximately 6:30 p.m.
To participate in the parade, groups must register by 5 p.m. Oct. 12. A late fee of
$10 will be required for submissions received after the deadline. For registration
and more information, visit www.K-State.com/Homecoming. Students or student organizations interested in being involved in additional Homecoming
week activities should contact the Alumni Association’s programs department at 785-532-5056.