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    Jackson State Homecoming Schedule and Parade

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    Jackson State University's homecoming season is almost in full swing. This year, the highly anticipated homecoming parade will take place on campus and promises to be an exciting start to Saturday's football game.

    The parade begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 2nd on Dr. Robert Smith Sr. Parkway. Pro Football Hall of Famer and JSU alumnus Robert “Dr. Doom” Brazile serves as the parade’s grand marshal.

    In recent years, the JSU homecoming parade has been held downtown. Homecoming Parade Committee Chairman Arron Richardson said the decision to move the parade back to campus was based on a desire to further highlight the JSU community.

    The move will also allow for better flow with other Homecoming events on campus. The parade tradition of throwing away candy returns this year. Richardson said in recent years throwing candy into the crowd of spectators has been prohibited, but the parade's return to campus has made that tradition possible again.

    Richardson said the JSU community has supported the parade's return to campus.

    “When they found out we were going to have the parade back on campus, we were really embraced by the surrounding community,” Richardson said.

    This year's JSU Homecoming theme is “Thee House Party,” a tribute to the popular '90s hip-hop duo Kid n' Play. The duo was the initiator of the “House Party” film series.

    While JSU changes the homecoming theme each year, nostalgia is always the focus, especially for alumni who return to their alma mater to share stories and relive their college years. Richardson said he expects as many as 5,000 alumni to return for the festivities.

    Richardson, who is chairing for the first time this year, thanked his fellow committee members who work tirelessly to plan the homecoming each year. He said JSU always tries to make homecoming bigger and better each year and the team is already thinking about next year's events.

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    A week-long celebration

    Leading up to Saturday's parade, JSU will host a week of homecoming activities.

    Monday

    On Monday, October 28th, students and community members can enjoy the Boots and Brims Rodeo on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway starting at noon.

    Later in the evening, JSU students can attend “Thee Glow” rave party on the John A. Peoples Building Lawn. The rave starts on October 28th at 8:00 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. A valid JSU student ID is required for entry.

    Tuesday

    There will be two community events on campus on Tuesday, October 29th. Monster Mash Octoberfest is an event for children and families and begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Pearl Street Parking Lot.

    A fashion show and cocktail competition called “Thee Haus of Tigers” begins Tuesday at 8 p.m. on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway.

    Wednesday

    A homecoming concert featuring artists GloRilla, YTB Fatt and T99zy begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30 at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $60 each and JSU student tickets are $25.

    Thursday

    A Halloween-themed magic show will take place on Thursday, October 31, from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. Admission is free for JSU students, faculty and staff.

    There are also two events taking place on Halloween night. From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, guests can enjoy the “1400 Fright Fest” busking at the Rose E. McCoy Parking Lot. From 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, the Alumni Block Party will be held at the Jackson Convention Complex.

    Friday

    A “Party Through the Decades” step show begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1 at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. General admission tickets are $20 each and JSU student tickets are $10. Entry is at 6 p.m

    “Yard Fest” will also be held at Legacy Garden on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Richardson said this event is his favorite because it allows alumni to relive their time on campus.

    “The alumni can come back and tell their stories about what happened to them during their stay at the Yard,” Richardson said. “They're coming back. They want to give something back. They want to have a great time. There is a party atmosphere. 'Thee House Party' is the best slogan we can have because we want to have a great time all week.” “

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    Saturday

    Of course, all of this celebration is leading up to the big homecoming game on Saturday, November 2nd. The JSU Tigers will face the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

    A complete schedule of Homecoming week events is listed on the JSU website.

    Do you have a news tip? Contact Mary Boyte at [email protected]

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