Student organizations, University departments and University guests are invited to participate in the University of Minnesota's 2003 Homecoming Parade. Celebrating "Once Upon a Homecoming", the parade takes place on Saturday, November 1st, 2003, beginning at 10:00am at the corner of University Avenue and 11th Avenue.

Please note, University Avenue will be shut down at 9:30am on Saturday. Please visit the University of Minnesota's Parking & Transportation website for maps, directions, and available lots.

Celebrating Gopher pride, the 2003 Homecoming Parade would also be your organization's excellent opportunity to participate in one of the largest and most memorable events on campus.

The registration deadline is Friday, September 19th, 2003. All Non-University related entries and student organizations who wish to compete in the float competition but are not already competing in the overall Homecoming competition are subject to a $50.00 entry fee. Remember, due to limited unit space, entries will be assigned according to the date your application was received. We hope you join us at this event. Please send your registration information and payment to:

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Attention: Parade Coordinators
126 Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington AVE SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Fax: 612-624-9124

Upon receiving your application and entry fee, a confirmation letter will be sent. Included with your confirmation will be a parade map, check-in location and tear down information. Should you have any additional questions, please contact us at (612) 626-6919.

See a map of the parade route.

Read parade rules and information (Adobe PDF; requires Acrobat Reader).