This year’s parade kicks off on Friday, October 25^th, at 5:45 PM in downtown Iowa City. Special thanks to our parade sponsor, City of Iowa City!

The Homecoming Parade is an annual tradition that brings Hawkeyes together from both near and far. Parade participants include students, staff, faculty, and members of the Iowa City and surrounding communities.

Livestream

Want to see the Homecoming Parade but can’t make it to Iowa City?

Watch The livestream on YouTube!

Parade route

The parade will begin moving west on Washington St. at Gilbert, then north on Clinton, east on Jefferson, south on Dubuque, east on Iowa, and will end at the intersection of Iowa Ave. and Gilbert Street.

Each year, the University of Iowa community celebrates alongside more than 20,000 Hawkeyes that come from near and far to watch the parade. Included in the parade are dozens of floats, performances, bands, dance troupes, guests of honor, student organizations, community organizations, staff, faculty, and students. 

Grand marshals

Check back soon to see who the 2024 Grand Marshals will be!

Questions?

• Parade participant information can be found on this page.
• Questions or concerns can be directed to the Parade Directors, Connor Lofing and Annabelle Bergholz-Cannizzaro, at hoco-parade@uiowa.edu.