SWOSU Homecoming Parade 2025

PLEASE NOTE

All candy and giveaways must be handed out. The throwing of candy or objects while in the parade is strictly forbidden as a precaution against injury. Sponsors are held responsible to assure that this regulation is adhered to.

OFFICE USE ONLY

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“Haunted Homecoming on the Hilltop "

Join us for SWOSU's Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Main Street in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Marching Bands-please use the Marching Band Registration Form. Contact Dr. Robert Pippin (robert.pippin@swosu.edu) with questions.

ENTRY DEADLINE: October 21, 2026
Your official entry is due by NOON
(No entries will be accepted after this date)

MAP RELEASE: The Monday of the Parade Week
A PDF of the parade line-up map will be emailed to all entries.

HOMECOMING PARADE: Saturday, October 31, 2026
All entries to the parade must be in position by 9:30 am.

The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 am.

Organization/Business

Name of organization/business

Contact Person for Entry

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Entry Type

Name of Entry for Announcer

Description for Announcer (130 Word Limit)

Include all names of participants and any other information you want to be announced.0/130

Rules and Specifications for Entries

All floats must be fully skirted on at least three sides to be considered float. Eligible float entries must be constructed to withstand travel and weather conditions.
Floats must not be over 12 feet wide for clearance on sides and not over 15 feet high (measured from the ground) for clearance of overhead obstructions. Length is left up to the discretion of the float builder but should not be too long to negotiate all turns.
Each float must be numbered according to the order designated by the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). Each float must clearly display the organization’s name and the current homecoming theme. It is requested that when possible floats be displayed in the parking areas southwest of the Administration Building after the parade. These should remain in place until halftime of the Homecoming football game.
Vulgarities and questionable subject matter constitute grounds for immediate removal from the parade.
Floats will be judged based on originality, design and quality of construction, mechanics, application of Homecoming theme, and in comparison, to other float entries.
Cash awards for float entries will be made to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Prizes are $1,500, $1,000 and $700 respectively. There will also be a $250 prize for the outstanding band.
If you have equine or other animals as part of your entry, you must provide your own accompanying personnel with shovels/rakes. Failure to comply will result in removal from the parade.

For further information regarding fire regulations or the suitability of materials, contact the Weatherford Fire Department at 580-772-5345.

I ACCEPT THE RULES AND UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST BE PARKED IN THE LINE UP AT 9:30 AM, 10/31/26.

Electronic Signature

By providing your full legal name and submitting this form as the responsible party for the organization/business listed above, you consent to sign this document electronically.