Student Government Association

 

2021-2022 Campus Climate Survey

Thank you for completing the 2021-2022 Campus Climate Survey.  Your honest responses will help Florida A&M University continue to build a strong climate of diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students.  

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FAMU HOMECOMING PARADE!!!!

Greetings! It is that time of year once again when the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Homecoming Parade Committee celebrates another year of fellowship and unity at FAMU. This year, we will celebrate Homecoming Week October 22-29, 2022. The annual Homecoming Parade will be held on October 29 beginning at the intersection of Wahnish Way and Orange Avenue and will kick-off at 8:00 am. Staging of all entries will begin at 6:30 am.

This year's parade will give three awards for overall conformity to the theme. Participants will be judged on originality, creativity, color, general eye appeal. and craftsmanship based on the Homecoming theme.

"The Experience: Homecoming 2022." Only those participants that pay the required entry fee are eligible to compete for the monetary awards. The Judging Committee will determine the final placement of entries, and their decision is final.

Monetary Awards

                                             1^st Place                     $300.00

                                             2^nd Place                   $200.00

                                             3^rd Place                    $100.00

(FAMU student clubs/organizations are not required to pay a registration fee. However, if the club/organization wishes to compete for the monetary awards, they are required to pay the appropriate fee listed).

EACH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CONSIDERED ONE (1) ENTRY FOR THE PARADE:

 

2022 HOMECOMING PARADE REGISTRATION PRICES

Registration Entry	Regular Price
Floats (Width cannot be larger than 13ft.)	$200.00
1 Car plus Walking Units	$150.00
1 Car (All Vehicles MUST be decorated)	$125.00
Walking Units	$100.00
FAMU Student Organization	Free
1 Motorcycle	$35.00

 

Location/Direction of Parade: (Subject to Change)

Starting at Orange Avenue and Wahnish Way, head north on Wahnish Way to Gamble Street. Make a right onto Gamble Street, continue east and make a right on MLK Jr. Blvd. Continue south on MLK Jr. Blvd . Viewing stage will be located at Lee Hall Auditorium. Parade will end at the Gravel Lot on MLK Blvd and Osceola St.

Registration fee payment  (NO CASH PAYMENTS)

Please pay applicable fees to the Florida A&M University Foundation Office located at 625 E. Tennessee Street. We accept , money orders, and debit/credit cards with a Mastercard or Visa logo. You will be given a receipt that should be attached to your completed application when submitted to the Office of Student Government. Do not submit your application without a proper copy of your receipt from the FAMU Foundation Office.

Application Submission

The attached application must be completed and returned to the Student Government Association office along with a copy of the required FAMU Foundation’s receipt for fee payment and proof of liability insurance and a copy of the driver's license for vehicle or float entries for motorized entries (see the Office of Student Government Association below).

Florida A&M University Student Government Association

1668 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite #207 Student Union Building

Tallahassee, FL 32307-4000

Floats, cars, and trucks must be appropriately decorated. At a minimum, entries will have a sign located on the front and sides of the vehicle identifying its activity. Vehicles that are not appropriately decorated are NOT allowed to participate in the parade.

If there are any further questions, please contact Ms. Mary Brown-Ellis or Mr. Ronnie Mackey in Student Government Association at (850) 599-3624 or Dr. Carl Starling at (850) 599-8255. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

Mary Brown Ellis, Chair, Homecoming Parade

Major Ron Barron, Co-Chair, Homecoming Parade

 

 

 

Download and complete the form below and return to the Student Government Association located at 1668 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Suite #207 Student Union Building.

2022 HOMECOMING PARADE WAIVER (REQUIRED)