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    2016 Homecoming Parade Award Winners:

    • MOST OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Louisville Metro Animal Services
    • MOST OUTSTANDING CAMPUS ORGANIZATION: UofL Sustainability Council

    A special thank you to our Golden Alumni for celebrating their 50th reunion with us and participating in the Homecoming Parade.

     


     

    Homecoming Parade 2017:

    The University of Louisville Alumni Association invites you to join in the celebration of Homecoming Week by participating in the Homecoming Parade. 

    The family-friendly parade starts at Cardinal Boulevard and 3rd Street intersection by Cardinal Towne. It follows 3rd Street South until its conclusion at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering off Eastern Pkwy. The route is 0.8 miles total. Check-in for the parade is from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for external (non-University) groups, and check-in for internal, University group is from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.. You must be checked in AND all members of your entry must be in place no later than 5:30 p.m.

    The theme for this year’s Homecoming and parade is "Raise Some L”. We encourage entries that are interested in competing for parade recognition to adhere creatively to our theme. Entries will be judged on the theme and creatively incorporating the Cardinal, the opposing team’s mascot (Wolfpack), and/or any other relevant university traditions. Mini or large floats are encouraged, in addition to vehicle, biking, walking, or marching entries. Cheers, chants, musical performances, costumes, and dance routines may be performed. Parade winners will be recognized after the parade with a special trophy.

    Float Requirements:

    • Maximum allowed length of total entry: 40 feet (including tow vehicle)

    • Maximum allowed width of total entry: 10 feet

    • Maximum allowed height of total entry: 13 feet (from street to top of entry)

    • Maximum number of people allowed per entry: 50 (exceptions granted for marching bands)

    • No tractor trailers are allowed.

    • Groups must have a sign or banner that identifies your group during the parade.

    • All entries must travel the entire length of the parade (0.8 miles).

    • Towed entries must have a rigid hitch and safety chains.

    • All motorized units must have a fire extinguisher with current inspection or sticker.

    • All parade vehicles (except those entered by car dealerships) must be street licensed.

    • No wheelies or stunting will be permitted.

    • Student organizations will compete with their Homecoming Week pairings given by the Student Activities Board and Office of Student Involvement. No more than 4 organizations will be paired together.

    • Must have entry manager or other selected representative to check-in parade entry between 3:30-5:00 p.m. on the day of the parade. It is recommended (not required) that you bring candy to pass out during the parade.

    Questions? Contact Amanda James at amanda.james@louisville.edu.