114th 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!
It is with great pride we are announcing Maudine Ormsby, the 1926 Homecoming Queen as the Grand Marshal. 100 years ago, Maudine was crowned Homecoming Queen by her Ohio State peers. To read more about Maudine, click here.
The Parade will begin with step off at the Ohio Stadium on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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.
