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Members of Ko Jo Kai walk as characters from the movie "Toy Story" to match their float. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Gallery: Campus organizations celebrate with annual Homecoming Parade

November 3, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry

The annual Homecoming Parade kicked off game day with excitement and tradition on Saturday morning. Sororities, fraternities, and campus organizations showcased creative floats while handing out candy to children along the route. This year’s winners were Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and Sanctify.

Lillie Walthall, president of the ACU Riding Team and junior psychology major from Keller, leads the parade on horseback while carrying the American flag. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Members of Ko Jo Kai walk as characters from the movie “Toy Story” to match their float. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Audrey Alvarado, freshman kinesiology major from Abilene, walks in the Homecoming Parade with the Pom Squad. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

A student carries the Mexico flag, surrounded by others carrying international flags for ISA. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Members of Frater Sodalis dress as gold mine workers in the 2025 Homecoming parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Members of Omicron Xi Chi march in the Homecoming Parade during Homecoming week. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Sigma Theta Chi displays its Homecoming float with a wildflower theme. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Members of Nu Kappa Psi walk and ride a motorcycle in the 2025 Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
The Fraternity of Galaxy’s newest pledge class dresses as oil rig workers for their Homecoming float. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Members of Tri Kappa Gamma perform in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Fritter the K-9 rides in a toy police car in the 2025 Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Avi Smith, sophomore ministry and vocation major from Richmond, performs with Sigma Theta Chi in the 2025 Homecoming parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

The men of Gamma Sigma Phi march in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Sarah Richert, junior management major from Abilene, marches in the Homecoming Parade alongside members of Zeta Phi Alpha. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Austin Ison, sophomore management major from Bulverde, and members of Gamma Sigma Phi act out a skit related to their Western jail float theme. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Emma Hall, sophomore psychology major from Coral Springs, Florida, marches in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Members of Sanctify Hip Hop Dance Co. perform in the Homecoming Parade, displaying their Wildcat pride. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Laura Hill, senior kinesiology major from Weston, Missouri, leads Tri Kappa Gamma’s recent pledge class during the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

A member of the Women of GATA smiles at the camera as she walks in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Delta Theta’s most recent pledge class performs in the 2025 Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Willie the Wildcat waves to viewers during the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Rep. Stan Lambert waves to attendees during the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
A member of Sigma Theta Chi sings and marches in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Members of Sub T-16 carry a sign that says “GATA” during the 2025 Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Tamil Adele, SGA president and senior criminal justice major from Midland, waves to paradegoers. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Chloe Muncy, sophomore nursing major from Abilene, sings and marches in the Homecoming Parade alongside members of Ko Jo Kai. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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