This year’s festivities showcased vibrant floats and spirited attendees, celebrating over a century of tradition.
WACO, Texas — Baylor University hosted its highly anticipated Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, the nation’s largest and oldest. The event drew alumni, students and community members together in a celebration for everyone.
Although the inaugural 1909 Baylor Homecoming Parade was a success, the event—and Homecoming as a whole—did not become an annual tradition until after World War II.
The second parade occurred in 1915, six years after the inaugural event, while the third happened in 1924. After that, Homecoming was celebrated sporadically until World War II. Following the war, the tradition was established as an annual event from 1945 to the present.
Now, the parade is filled with colorful and larger-than-life floats; student organizations and local businesses showcased their pride in green and gold. The event showed the university’s rich traditions and emphasized the strong support from alums …