This is the official website for the University of Illinois Homecoming Parade. Below are announcements and forms concerning the 2010 Homecoming Parade. With further questions or concerns feel free to e-mail Luke at lsulliv4@uiuc.edu or Charlene at cdesutt2@uiuc.edu.  Be sure to put Homecoming in the Subject title box. Thanks for checking us out!

6:00 pm

Friday October 22nd, 2010

Parade starts at Sixth Street and Taft Drive in Champaign, traveling through Campustown and turning south on Mathews Avenue in Urbana to end at the Quad.

 Parade Route Map

A Pep Rally on the Quad follows the parade and features a variety of performances by UI organizations, appearances by football coach Ron Zook and the football team, a presentation of the UI Alumni Association's Lou Liay Spirit Award, and a fireworks finale.

Click here if you are interested in joining a Homecoming Parade Committee.

Click here to Register your walking/non-decorated vehicle, decorated vehicle, or float by October 14th, 2010.

Your organization/department can easily participate by registering a parade entry in one of the following categories:

1. Walking/Non-Vehicle
2. Decorated Vehicle
3. Float

A first place cash prize will be awarded in each of the three categories.


Participating in the parade will:
-  provide a bonding experience for members/staff
-  advertise your organization/department
-  showcase your Illinois spirit!

Be creative to develop your own theme for your parade entry!

Things to think about when selecting your theme:
-  100th Illinois Homecoming
-  Football Game: Illinois vs. Indiana University
-  Indiana University Mascot: Hoosiers
-  Orange and Blue
-  Reference your organization/department activities or purpose
-  Illinois Spirit

Examples:
-  Department of Atmospheric Sciences: "Forecast says: Illinois Win!"

- Any department: "100 Years of Illini Pride"



If interested in building a float, download our Float Builder's Manual for tips and suggestions!