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The Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, November 15^th from 5:30 PM until approximately 6:30 PM, followed by Big Red’s Roar at Fountain Square, which will end around 8 PM.  Please note the changes to traffic patterns and street closings to create a safe parade route.  See Homecoming Parade Road and Lot Closings Map.

Road closings:

·         Russellville Road and Avenue of Champions will be closed beginning at 2:45 PM while floats are moved into position on College Heights Blvd.  The roads will re-open after the last float passes.

·         The following roads will close at 3:00 PM for parade staging:

o   College Heights Blvd (from State Street to Parking Structure 1)

o   College Street (from College Heights Blvd to Alumni Avenue)

·         State Street, between Kiss Me Quick Alley and 14^th Avenue, closes at 4:00 PM for additional parade staging.

·         All roads along the parade route, from College Heights Blvd. to Fountain Square Park will re-open after the last float passes. 

Alternate Routes:

·         When College Heights Blvd closes, Hilltop Drive will exit left (downhill) towards PS1.  Expect delays while the parade is staged. Parade attendants will direct exiting traffic.

·         When State Street closes, Colonnade Drive will exit right (downhill) onto State Street towards Helm Library.  

Parking Lots Affected by Event:

• College Hill Lot closes to new entry at 12:00 PM and must be cleared by 2:00 PM.  The lot will remain closed until the parade begins and the last float has passed.
• Wetherby, Schneider and Hub Lots: Vehicles can exit (downhill) towards Parking Structure 1.   Expect delays while the parade is staged. Parade attendants will direct exiting traffic.      

Alternate Parking is available at:

• Alumni Square Garage (validations will be available)
• Kentucky Street Lot