Parade Entries
Organizations, businesses, community groups, and alumni are invited to take part in the North Carolina A&T Homecoming Parade, celebrating 100 years of the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth.” Applications will open July 1 and remain available through August 15, or until all parade entries have been filled.
CHANGES FOR THIS YEAR
A signed waiver is required for all groups participating in this years 2026 Homecoming Parade. Please ensure that the waiver is completed and signed during the application process.
Groups that do not submit a signed waiver will not be eligible to participate in the 2026 Homecoming Parade.
Complete the Homecoming Parade Waiver Form
A signed waiver is required for all groups participating in this years 2026 Homecoming Parade. Please ensure that the waiver is completed and signed during the application process.
Groups that do not submit a signed waiver will not be eligible to participate in the 2026 Homecoming Parade.
Complete the Homecoming Parade Waiver Form
Public Entry Types
VEHICLES
First Vehicle Unit
One vehicle; includes, but is not limited to, one car, truck, or one float.
**This can include people who can safely fit into the vehicle and no more than 7 people
One vehicle; includes, but is not limited to, one car, truck, or one float.
**This can include people who can safely fit into the vehicle and no more than 7 people
$250.00
Vehicle with Group
One vehicle with 8-40 people OR Two vehicles
One vehicle with 8-40 people OR Two vehicles
$375.00
Small Group
One vehicle with 40+ people OR 3-6 vehicles
One vehicle with 40+ people OR 3-6 vehicles
$425.00
Large Group
7-10 vehicles
7-10 vehicles
$525.00
PERFORMANCE/WALKING GROUP ONLY
**No instruments, No Vehicle(s)*
**No instruments, No Vehicle(s)*
1-25 people
$150.00
26-50 people
$175.00
51-75 people
$200.00
76-125 people
$225.00
A&T Recognized and Registered Organizations
No Vehicle
One vehicle with 8-40 people OR Two vehicles
One vehicle with 8-40 people OR Two vehicles
Fee Waived
Vehicles
$60 per vehicle
Float
$850.00
Bands
This is for any group that will be playing instruments, including those high school, middle school, and community organizations. The category is maxed at 14 band entries and 6 drum line entries.
Community Bands
$175
Middle and High School Bands
Fee Waived with Authorization Code
Please contact stu-center@ncat.edu for your authorization code.
Please contact stu-center@ncat.edu for your authorization code.
