View of the 2013 Homecoming Parade from an Ellis Library window.
This weekend marks Mizzou’s 103rd Homecoming. Lots of fun events today and tomorrow. If you cannot attend in person, you can also view the Traditions Plaza Dedication and the Homecoming Parade on the Mizzou Homecoming 2014 livestream page.
Friday, October 24, 2014
3-4 pm – Traditions Plaza Dedication on the Carnahan Quad (area between the Alumni Center and Law School): Join Chancellor Loftin and members of Mizzou’s founding families for the dedication of Mizzou’s newest landmark—Traditions Plaza. Light refreshments will be provided.
6-9 pm – Music on the Plaza (Traditions Plaza on the Carnahan Quad): Before or after heading to Campus Decs, stop by the north end of Carnahan Quad (South Quad) along Conley Ave and enjoy live music by MU’s Mike Neu Quartet and free light refreshments.
6-9:30 pm – Campus Decorations (MU Greek Town, area between S Providence, Rollins St, Tiger Ave, and Kentucky Blvd): Join Mizzou’s Greek community as it celebrates Homecoming with this year’s Decs theme, “Oh, the places you’ll go!” Thousands of students, alumni and friends will descend on Greek Town to see giant skits that are sure to surprise and entertain you. See Campus Decorations map on the Mizzou Homecoming Facebook page.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
9-11 am (end time estimated) – Mizzou 103rd Homecoming Parade (MU campus and downtown): Arrive early to get your spot on the sidewalk for this favorite Homecoming tradition. Parade map (PDF)
Where to Park / Preferred Garages:
- Virginia Avenue Garage (MU Campus)
- University Avenue Garage (MU Campus)
- Hitt Street Garage (MU Campus)
- Walnut Garage at 8th & Walnut (Downtown Columbia next to City Building)
- 10th Street Garage at 10th & Cherry Street (Downtown Columbia next to Harpo’s)
- Cherry Street Garage at 6th & Cherry Street (next to FedEx Kinko’s)
- No on-street parking will be allowed on Saturday along the parade route beginning at 7am through the conclusion of the parade.
