Please use this form to register for GCSU Homecoming Parade. The year's theme channels the Winter Olympics as we "Ignite the Thunder: The Bobcat Games". Please decorate your parade submission to fit the theme.
Parade Submission Deadline: Friday, February 13 at 5 pm
Homecoming Parade:
Friday, February 20, 2026
Line Up
Lineup will take place on Greene St. near the Depot
- Parade Lineup: 2:00 pm
- Parade Begins: 3:00 pm
Parade Route
The route will take you from the Depot and turn left onto Clarke, past the Old Governor's Mansion, and right on Hancock. Then, you will pass Magnolia Center and turn right on Liberty. The parade will conclude at First Baptist Church. Judging will take place
in front of the Old Governor's Mansion.
Parade Reminders
- Make sure that all decor is securely tied to your vehicle.
- You may NOT throw out any candy or other objects to spectators - You WILL be fined ($100) if you do.
- Absolutely No Alcohol is allowed if you are participating in the parade.
- Please use proper signage that lists your organization name on your parade entry.
- If you have candidates running for Court, they must be riding on your parade entry.
***Floats/Vehicles will line-up in the order that they arrive***
Contact Brian Freese at brian.freese@gcsu.edu or Sally Chapman at sally.chapman@gcsu.edu if you have any questions.