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Gallery: Homecoming parade welcomes alumni back to campus

October 20, 2019 by David Mitchell and Adelin Blackmon

The annual homecoming parade kicked off the game day festivities on Saturday morning. Social clubs and on-campus groups designed colorful floats and gave candy to children, creating new memories for alumni and their families.

Instagram celebrity Fritter welcomes alumni back to campus. (Photo by David Mitchell)
A cowgirl hoists the Texas flag. (Photo by David Mitchell)
ACU basketball head coaches Joe Golding and Julie Goodenough ride by in their car. (Photo by David Mitchell)

The Big Purple marches in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Sigma Theta Chi displays their banner in the parade. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Siggies dressed as hippies perform a song. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Best Buddies of Abilene members pass by on their float. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The Brats of Frater Sodalis march with their cow costumes on. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The Biddies of Delta Theta march dressed as Sonic employees. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Delta Theta pledges excitedly show off their club pride. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Tri Kappa Gamma pledges perform a choreographed march. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Trojans wave to people from their float. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Children compete in a race with the track and field team. (Photo by David Mitchell)
NuNus dress up as Dorthy from The Wizard of Oz.(Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Pi Kappa members enjoy the parade. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Flames dressed as Dalmatians and firefighters march in formation. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Siblings perform on their LEGO float. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
The Siblings of Gamma Sigma Phi point together as they march behind their float. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Sanctify Hip Hop performs for the crowd. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students of different nationalities proudly carry flags in the parade. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Nu Kappa Psi pledges carry cards in the parade. (Photo by David Mitchell)

 

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

About Adelin Blackmon

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