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Get ready for one of WKU's favorite traditions! The Homecoming Parade starts off at 4:30 PM on Friday, November 13, beginning at the top of the hill in front of Cherry Hall and traveling down College Street to Fountain Square Park for Big Red's Roar!

Parade staging and event preparations will begin at approximately 1:00 PM, resulting in temporary road closures, traffic delays, and parking impacts throughout the afternoon. Please review the information below and refer to the Homecoming Parade Map for road and lot closure details.

Road Closures and Traffic Impacts

Float Procession and Setup

At approximately 2:00 PM, parade floats will be escorted from the Roses Parking Lot via Avenue of Champions to College Heights Boulevard.

• Expect traffic delays on Russellville Road while floats are being transported.
• Avenue of Champions will temporarily close to all traffic during the float procession and will reopen after the final float passes Parking Structure 1.
• Vehicles parked in the South Lawn Lot may experience temporary delays when exiting.
• Vehicles parked in Diddle South Lot and Diddle North Lot will continue to have access to University Boulevard.

Parade Staging Closures Beginning at 3:00 PM

College Heights Boulevard (Parking Structure 1 to State Street)

• Used for parade staging and closed to through traffic.
• Drivers exiting Hilltop Drive, Schneider Lot, and Wetherby Lot may turn left (downhill) toward Parking Structure 1 with assistance from parade attendants.
• Please expect delays in the area.

State Street (Kiss Me Quick Alley to 14th Avenue)

• Closed for additional parade staging activities.
• Vehicles exiting Colonnade Drive will be directed right (downhill) onto State Street toward Helm Library.

All roads along the parade route, from College Heights Boulevard to Fountain Square Park, will reopen after the final float has passed.

Additional Parking Impacts

College Hill Lot

The College Hill Lot will be used for parade staging operations.

• Closed to new entries beginning at 1:00 PM.
• All vehicles must be removed by 3:00 PM.
• The lot will remain closed until the parade begins and the final float has cleared the area.

Alternate Parking Locations

The following parking areas will be available:

• Alumni Square Garage (garage gates will be raised beginning at 12:00 PM)
• Kentucky Street Lot

Questions?

Please contact Parking & Transportation Services at 270-745-2361 or transportation@wku.edu with any questions.

Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate WKU Homecoming. We look forward to seeing everyone along the parade route!

GO TOPS!

Parking & Transportation Services