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! 

Keep an eye out for his year's grand marshal. Details coming soon!

The Parade will begin with step off at the Ohio Stadium on Friday, October 9, 2026 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.