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Homecoming Parade

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Parade Guidelines and Procedures

The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Ultimate Homecoming Experience Committee invites you to be a part of the 2025 Ultimate Homecoming Experience Parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

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Parade Rules

  • Road closures begin at 6 a.m. Participants must approach the check-in location from Nash Street. No vehicles will be permitted to cross through the assembly area on Fayetteville St. between Elmira and Dakota St.
  • After dropping off participants at the parade start point, buses must immediately move to Concord Street between E. Lawson St. and Formosa Ave. Parking permits will be given at the parade check-in.
  • All participants must arrive for check-in by 6 a.m. The parade will begin promptly at 8 a.m.
  • At the conclusion of the parade (Fayetteville Street and Lawson Street), all parade participants will move to their designated locations to disband. This will officially end your participation in the parade.

General Application Process and Requirements

  • The registration deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, or until capacity is reached.  
  • Applicants will receive notification of application status on or before: October 1, 2026 

Cost:

  • Registered Student Organization: $0.00
  • NCCU Department: $55.00
  • Marching Band: $0.00
  • Community Group/Organization: $70.00

Marching Band Requirements

  • Bands are responsible for financing their own transportation, accommodations and expenses related to participating in the NCCU Homecoming Parade.
  • Bands are required to play as much as possible or as directed by the parade officials at designated breakdown locations.

Liability Waiver

  • All participating organizations must complete a liability waiver form prior to completing the parade registration. 
  • After completing the liability waiver, the submitter will receive an email with a link to complete the registration process. 
  • Failure to complete the liability waiver prior to completing the parade registration will result in the cancellation of the organization’s registration. 

Parade FAQs

The Ultimate Homecoming Experience Parade will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m.

For community groups and organizations, the cost is $70. 

All participants must fill out a liability waiver form for everyone in the group. You will also need to provide vehicle registration, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance if you plan to use a vehicle or float. 

On the registration form, please select the number of rental vehicles you will be using, and it will allow you to skip entering vehicle details. Note that the inspection will take place on the day of the event. The driver must have a valid driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance for the vehicle. 

Contact the Division of Student Affairs at 919-530-6342.