ESU Homecoming Parade Entry Deadline Oct. 24
Emporia, KS (10/20/2025) — There is still time to organize a float or other entry for the Emporia State University Homecoming Parade. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 and travel up Commercial Street to the campus. The theme is "Hornet Pride."
Friday, Oct. 24 is the deadline to sign up to participate.
Members of the Emporia community who want to participate should sign up at https://emporia.link/homecoming-parade-community-form. Note: political parties, affiliations or endorsements are not allowed.
The same form can be used if community members want to work with an ESU program or organization on an entry.
Members of the ESU campus community should sign up at https://emporia.link/homecoming-parade-campus-form-2025. These groups can also partner with other programs or organizations, if desired.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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