The 2017 MSU Homecoming Parade is Friday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. The parade begins at the Hannah Community Center, travels down Abbot to Grand River, and into campus at the Farm Lane entrance.
The parade features more than 130 entries, including the Spartan Marching Band, the MSU Alumni Band, student organizations, MSU athletic teams and dance teams, MSU colleges and departments, Greek sororities and fraternities, East Lansing community groups, Michigan high school bands, and much more.
New for Homecoming 2017, Spartan fans will have the opportunity to win one of five $100 gift cards to the Spartan Bookstore when they vote for the "People’s Choice" parade entry via text message.
The "People's Choice" winning entry will receive a plaque from the MSU Alumni Association. Registered Student Organizations are eligible to win an additional $500 prize.
Voting will only be available on Friday, October 20 during parade hours. Stay tuned for more details!
All student groups and community groups are encouraged to participate in the MSU Homecoming Parade and can register to do so by completing the online registration form (available in early September). Registration is only available online, and applications will be accepted up until parade staging capacity has been met.
If you have questions regarding parade registration, please contact Regina Cross via email or by calling (517) 353-3069.
If you’re interested in volunteering with the MSU Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 20, please fill out the online form when registration becomes available in early September.
MSU student groups, community groups, and elected officials are asked to follow guidelines to ensure enjoyment of the Homecoming Parade.
The 2016 MSU Homecoming Parade featured more than 150 entries. Our judges selected the following floats as the best in class and members were recognized at halftime of the football game.
See photos from the 2016 Homecoming Parade.