Homecoming Parade Registration

Delaware State University is planning the biggest, best Homecoming Parade ever, and we want YOUR band, group, motorcycle, car club, etc. to be a part of it! Student organization floats, the Approaching Storm Marching Band, colleges, departments, and community organizations are all a part of this great tradition. The Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

float guidelines

• Float construction must not exceed 40 feet in length. Any floats exceeding 40 feet will be pulled from the parade lineup.
• All floats must be safely constructed.
• Float themes should be appropriate and in good taste.  Any float that displays a message that is deemed inappropriate or in poor taste will be pulled from the parade. 
• Floats must be structurally sound and safely designed. The main platform must not have holes or hollow areas where someone could fall through. 
• Playing music with the use of profanity is prohibited.
• All drivers must be over 21 with a valid driver’s license.
• Throwing hard items to the crowd during the parade is strictly prohibited. Prohibited items include but are not limited to candy, beads and/or fliers. Entrants may have members of their organizations walk beside their float and hand out giveaway items.

Line-up