Homecoming Parade – Road Closures and Traffic Adjustments

The annual Homecoming Parade is Friday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. The parade will step off at the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Fourth Street, heading north before turning west on Gregory Drive and south on First Street. The parade route will be closed to traffic, as well as the section of Kirby between First and Fourth, which will be used as the staging area (Kirby between First and Fourth will be closed starting at 1 p.m. through the Illini football game).

The parade will be followed by a pep rally in Lot 31 (tailgate lot across from Grange Grove), and later, there will be a concert at State Farm Center. Please be aware of the increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic these activities will create and use caution as you navigate the area Friday afternoon and evening.

Parking for the parade will be available in Lot E14, but vehicles must enter off Oak Street. No overnight parking will be allowed, and cars will be towed if left in the lots.

Additional Resources

• See the parade map.
• Read about the remaining Homecoming events.
• Check the MTD website for updated bus routes and schedules on campus during that period.

For questions, contact Transportation Systems Manager Stacey DeLorenzo, 217-300-1750. View additional campus street, sidewalk, and pathway closures on the F&S website.