Grand River Avenue will come alive on Oct. 13 when the annual Homecoming parade begins at 6 p.m. The parade will feature the MSU Homecoming court, President Peter McPherson, First Lady Joanne McPherson, grand marshal Tom Izzo, the Spartan Marching Band, the MSU cheerleaders, floats designed by MSU students and several area high school marching bands. In addition to the fireworks display, postparade activities include performances by the Spartan Marching Band and the awards presentation for the best floats. Fans can get autographs and enjoy performances by the MSU Marching Band, cheerleaders, MSU Motion and Sparty. Contests, raffles and prizes will also be part of the festivities.
Scrimmages begin at midnight.
Admission is free. Before fans head to Spartan Stadium for the football game on Oct. 14, they can rally at the annual Green and White Pregame Brunch at Kellogg Center. Clarence Underwood, the Homecoming court, MSU March-ing Band, MSU cheerleaders and Sparty. Preregistration is necessary. Call the MSU Alumni Association at 355-8314 for tickets.