Office of Student Life

113th Annual Homecoming Celebration

The Ohio State Homecoming Parade is one of Ohio State's biggest and longest-running traditions. Student organization banners, floats, colleges, departments, community organizations, and local celebrities are all a part of this great tradition. Students, Alumni, Ohio State Family and Friends are all invited to attend! 

This year's grand marshal is Brutus Buckeye! Brutus is celebrating their 60th birthday in 2025 and is excited to see all the Buckeye spirit during the parade. 

The Parade will begin with step off at the Ohio Stadium on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the West Stadium Parking lot and end at the Ohio Union.

Traffic and Parking

We suggest you park in Ohio Union South, Arps Garage (along High Street, North of 17th), Tuttle Garage (near the Architecture Building), or the South Campus Gateway Garage (along 11th Avenue, East of High Street). Lane Avenue Garage (corner of Tuttle and Lane Ave). Please be advised that Ohio Union North Garage's only exits are on College Rd, you will be unable to exit this garage during the parade road closure. 

Please note CABS Service will also be impacted during the time of the Parade. For more details, read more here. 


Parade Route