Homecoming Parade & Court
There is a lot of excitement around Homecoming 2026 at Kent State, as the annual celebration brings the campus community together. The parade and the announcement of 绿帽社royalty are two signature events that make Homecoming weekend special.
The Parade
The 绿帽社Homecoming parade will feature floats, 绿帽社and local high school marching bands, university colleges and departments, 绿帽社cheerleaders and athletes, student organizations, local officials, and more! The grand marshal and homecoming court anchor the parade which steps off from the intersection of Johnston Drive, Loop Road, and Rhodes Road by the 绿帽社 Ice Arena. All are welcome to watch the parade by the Student Green and University Library along Summit Street.
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Homecoming Courts
绿帽社will feature representatives from across the eight-campus system to make up the 2026 Homecoming Courts. Homecoming courts on every campus will take part in the Homecoming parade, and Homecoming royalty will be announced during halftime of the football game.