Shippensburg students, alumni, faculty and community members lined the streets downtown for SU’s annual homecoming parade on Oct. 25. The parade lasted around 30 minutes, kicking off on King Street, then making its way back to campus from Prince Street.
Various departments, clubs and organizations entered the parade in either a walking unit or a vehicle. Some groups that participated included various fraternities and sororities, sports teams and members of the 2025 SU homecoming court. Participants represented their groups by waving and throwing candy to those watching the parade.
SU Director of Communications and Marketing Megan Silverstrim commented on the aim of the parade via email.
“The goal was to celebrate Ship pride and tradition, but also to create a connection point between the university and the greater Shippensburg community,” Silverstrim said. “The parade showcases the university pride and tradition by traveling through town, but also local community groups and organizations participate in the parade, further connecting our communities.”
The homecoming parade kicked off Saturday’s homecoming events, which included a tailgate, football game, step show hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and homecoming bingo from the CUB Campus Life team and some Activities Programming Board members.
Overall, the parade was an exciting opportunity for connection both from current students and alumni but also brought together the greater Shippensburg community as a whole.
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