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Students lead the parade with a "Welcome Back" sign. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Homecoming Parade provides a warm welcome back for alumni

October 21, 2023 by Daniel Curd, Sarah Thompson and Anna Owens

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

Students lead the parade with a “Welcome Back” sign. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Willie the Wildcat rides through the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Members of the ACU Drum Line march to the beat. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Men of Wessel celebrate winning Follies by performing dances from their act. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Willie the Wildcat Float makes an appearance at the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Alex Dulske, sophomore computer science major from San Antonio, directs the men of Frater Sodalis. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Members of Frater Sodalis walk the parade wearing hawaiian gear. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Aaliyah Walker, junior financial management major from Lafayette, Louisiana and member of OXC, dances with the music. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Club ride are joined by goats in the back of a trailer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Men of Trojan ride alongside a Trojan horse. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Siggies perform parodies from Beauty and the Beast at the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Abbey Baker, junior marketing major from Sugar Land, dresses as Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Owen Fisher sophomore interior design major from Abilene, and Elijah Gravitt, sophomore kinesiology major from Abilene, march along with a Galaxy sign. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The men of Galaxy lead the Fraternities in the march at ACU’s Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The women of Tri Kappa Gamma and their float concludes the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

The men of Sub T-16 pile in to their float at the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Emma Garza, junior ministry and vocations major from Helotes, on the Delta Theta float followed by marching club members in the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The women of Ko Jo Kai carry their banner at the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Members of Ko Jo Kai walk along float. (Photo by Anna Owens)
The men of Gamma Sigma Phi march and sing in the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The women of GATA perform and march in the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

The men of Nu Kappa Psi carry their banner and flag in the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Members of Zeta Phi Alpha dance for the crowd. (Photo by Anna Owens)
International Students Association represents countries by marchin with flags in the ACU Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: acu homecoming, Homecoming, homecoming 2023, homecoming parade, Parade

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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