Parade

ECU Homecoming Parade

Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Downtown Ada to East Central University

Celebrate Homecoming with one of ECU’s favorite traditions, the ECU Homecoming Parade!

Alumni, students, campus organizations, local businesses, schools, community groups, and friends of ECU are invited to join us as Tiger spirit takes over Ada for Homecoming 2026.

This year’s theme is:

Spirit of Roary: A Haunting in Tiger Town

Bring your Tiger pride, creativity, and a little Halloween spirit as we celebrate ECU together.

Parade Information

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Route: Downtown Ada to East Central University
• Theme: Spirit of Roary: A Haunting in Tiger Town
• Participation: Open to ECU and community groups

Participate in the Parade

Want to enter a float, vehicle, walking group, organization, or other parade entry?

Advance registration is required for parade participants.

REGISTER FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE

Additional lineup, check-in, staging, and parade instructions will be provided to registered participants before Homecoming.

Watch the Parade

Everyone is invited to line the parade route and help us welcome alumni, students, families, and friends back to Tiger Town.

After the parade, continue the Homecoming celebration with Trunk-or-Treat, tailgating, and ECU Football.

Parade Sponsorship

Support one of ECU Homecoming’s most visible traditions as a Homecoming Parade Sponsor.

Sponsor benefits include recognition during the parade, promotional exposure, Homecoming event registrations, and other special benefits.

VIEW PARADE SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorships are available through the ECU Homecoming Hometown Ticketing page: