MoWest 2026 Homecoming Parade

4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507

General Parade Route: 

The homecoming parade will begin just outside Lot B on Downs Drive, and ending at Lot H. 

Float and Vehicle Routes: 

Parade floats and parade vehicles will enter from the stop light on Mitchell Avenue, before taking a right into Lot B, which acts as the Float and Vehicle Staging area. They will follow the General Parade Route, before exiting through the Eastern half of Lot H which acts as Parade Float Drop off and Pick Up, as well as Float Participant Parking. They will exit north on James McCarthy Drive when they leave.

Band Specific Routes:

Band buses will enter from Mitchell, traveling down Ronald S Reed Jr Way. They will take a left on Downs Drive, before parking in Lot K, which has been designated as Band Bus Parking. Bands and others walking in the parade will stage at Lot A and Eder Hall before joining the parade route at the start just outside Lot B. They will continue along the parade route before exiting into the parking lot at Agenstein and Remington Halls. 

Free Spectator Parking:

Parade Spectators can find parking in Lots C, E, F and G.

Handicap Parking:

Parade Handicap Parking is available in Lot D.

Public Restrooms: 

Public Restrooms are available in Blum Union.

Tailgate Party:

The Tailgate will take place in the Western half of Lot H, just outside the Baker Family Fitness Center.