{"id":2,"date":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finish-in-four\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-08-20T11:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:38:31","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"

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October 10th, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Parade<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
\"Parade\"<\/span><\/div><\/div>

For questions about your line-up time, please contact Megan DeShon Runge at<\/span> mdeshonrunge@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span> or call at<\/span> 816-271-4151<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
Parade Registration Open<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Band Competition Registration Open<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Tailgate & Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
\"Tailgate\"<\/span><\/div><\/div>

The Tailgate Party is directly after the parade.
\nFor questions, please contact Jenny Sherlock at jsherlock@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span> or call (816) 271-5647<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
Vendor Registration for the Tailgate Party Open<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Game<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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v. TBD
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Purchase Your Homecoming Game Tickets (Coming 2026!)<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Student Homecoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Homecoming Week | Oct 04 – Oct 10<\/span>
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Other Homecoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Parade<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
\"Parade\"<\/span><\/div><\/div>

For questions about your line-up time, please contact Megan DeShon Runge at<\/span> mdeshonrunge@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span> or call at<\/span> 816-271-4151<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
Parade Registration Open<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Band Competition Registration Open<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Tailgate & Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
\"Tailgate\"<\/span><\/div><\/div>

The Tailgate Party is directly after the parade.
\nFor questions, please contact Jenny Sherlock at jsherlock@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span> or call (816) 271-5647<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
Vendor Registration for the Tailgate Party Open<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Family Friendly Activities Include:<\/span>
\nPrincesses, <\/span>Balloon Artist, <\/span>Bounce Houses,<\/span>
\nBubbles, <\/span>Face Painting, <\/span>Educational Games<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Game<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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v. TBD
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Purchase Your Homecoming Game Tickets (Coming 2026!)<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Student Homecoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Homecoming Week | Oct 4 – Oct 10<\/span>
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Other Homecoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Homecoming Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Homecoming Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does it cost anything to watch the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No, attendance and parking is free!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does it cost anything to attend the Tailgate?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Attendance at the Tailgate is free, but only those who have purchased Gold Coat Club parking in Lot H can park their cars there. Parking for Lot H must be purchased ahead of time – there will be no day-of parking for purchase at Lot H.<\/strong> There are plenty of free lots on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will there be candy at the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Yes! Parade participants will be distributing candy by hand, not throwing. BE ATTENTIVE AND KEEP LITTLE ONES SAFE AND OUT OF THE PARADE ROUTE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where can I enter campus and where do I park to watch the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Parking for parade spectators will be available in lots C, E, F and G. Please refer to the map for parking lot locations.<\/p>\n

You may park in portions of lot H if you have previously purchased a parking pass through Athletics. Lot H parking access will NOT be available for purchase on site that Saturday. Gold Coat Members who have previously paid for Lot I parking access may park as usual.<\/p>\n

Entrance to the MoWest campus can be accessed by the SW University Drive via Mitchell Ave and James McCarthy Drive via Faraon St. McCarthy Drive will be closed during the parade from 3:15PM to 4:15PM approximately.<\/p>\n

Mitchell Ave access to both the main entrance (Ronald Reed Way) and SE University Drive will be closed in advance of the parade and for a short time after it ends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where is the best location to watch the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The parade route is indicated in red on the Parade Route Map. The parade will be viewable via any grassy area or sidewalk along the route. High School bands will stop to perform near the James McCarthy Drive entrance along the route.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I participate in the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
You may sign up to participate in the parade by filling out this form<\/a><\/strong>. For questions about your line-up time, please contact Megan DeShon Runge at mdeshonrunge@missouriwestern.edu or call at 816-271-4151<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>If my nonprofit, club, community group or business wants to be in the Parade, how do we apply? Does it cost anything?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Any organization can apply to be in the parade on our website. Final selection of applicants is approved by the MWSU Foundation’s parade committee. Applying – and participating if selected – is free. We strongly encourage those who are selected to bring some branded swag, coupons, and safe, appropriate treats to distribute to the crowd.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is it true that parade participants can potentially win a cash prize just for participating?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Parade Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes! A cash prize will be awarded to the best eligible non-band community participant and the best eligible campus organization participating in the parade. To be eligible, participants must be registered for the parade and meet all parade participation guidelines. Winners will be selected based on the established judging criteria below, and all judging decisions are final.<\/p>\n

Judging Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n

Points will be tallied for best demonstration of school spirit, best reflection of the homecoming theme, and most entertaining effort. Entries can earn a bonus point for safely handing out candies, swag, or other goodies to the audience. Entries seen throwing items to the audience or into the parade route will immediately lose points and may be disqualified.<\/p>\n

Band Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cash prize and trophy will also be awarded to the winning band in the Homecoming Band Competition. Additional information regarding the band competition, including eligibility, judging criteria, prize details and registration, will be provided by the department coordinating the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2026 Parade Route Map<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\"Parade<\/a><\/span><\/div>
Written Parade Map Description<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/i>2025 Homecoming Photo Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Homecoming Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Parade Route Map<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\"Parade<\/a><\/span><\/div>
Parade Map Written Description<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/i>2025 Homecoming Photo Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Homecoming Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does it cost anything to watch the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

No, attendance and parking is free!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does it cost anything to attend the Tailgate?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Attendance at the Tailgate is free, but only those who have purchased Gold Coat Club parking in Lot H can park their cars there. Parking for Lot H must be purchased ahead of time – there will be no day-of parking for purchase at Lot H.<\/strong> There are plenty of free lots on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will there be candy at the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Yes! Parade participants will be distributing candy by hand, not throwing. BE ATTENTIVE AND KEEP LITTLE ONES SAFE AND OUT OF THE PARADE ROUTE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where can I enter campus and where do I park to watch the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Parking for parade spectators will be available in lots C, E, F and G. Please refer to the map for parking lot locations.<\/p>\n

You may park in portions of lot H if you have previously purchased a parking pass through Athletics. Lot H parking access will NOT be available for purchase on site that Saturday. Gold Coat Members who have previously paid for Lot I parking access may park as usual.<\/p>\n

Entrance to the MoWest campus can be accessed by the SW University Drive via Mitchell Ave and James McCarthy Drive via Faraon St. McCarthy Drive will be closed during the parade from 3:15PM to 4:15PM approximately.<\/p>\n

Mitchell Ave access to both the main entrance (Ronald Reed Way) and SE University Drive will be closed in advance of the parade and for a short time after it ends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where is the best location to watch the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

The parade route is indicated in red on the Parade Route Map. The parade will be viewable via any grassy area or sidewalk along the route. High School bands will stop to perform near the James McCarthy Drive entrance along the route.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I participate in the parade?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
You may sign up to participate in the parade by filling out this form<\/a><\/strong>. For questions about your line-up time, please contact Megan DeShon Runge at mdeshonrunge@missouriwestern.edu or call at 816-271-4151<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>If my nonprofit, club, community group or business wants to be in the Parade, how do we apply? Does it cost anything?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Any organization can apply to be in the parade on our website. Final selection of applicants is approved by the MWSU Foundation’s parade committee. Applying – and participating if selected – is free. We strongly encourage those who are selected to bring some branded swag, coupons, and safe, appropriate treats to distribute to the crowd.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is it true that parade participants can potentially win a cash prize just for participating?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Parade Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes! A cash prize will be awarded to the best eligible non-band community participant and the best eligible campus organization participating in the parade. To be eligible, participants must be registered for the parade and meet all parade participation guidelines. Winners will be selected based on the established judging criteria below, and all judging decisions are final.<\/p>\n

Judging Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n

Points will be tallied for best demonstration of school spirit, best reflection of the homecoming theme, and most entertaining effort. Entries can earn a bonus point for safely handing out candies, swag, or other goodies to the audience. Entries seen throwing items to the audience or into the parade route will immediately lose points and may be disqualified.<\/p>\n

Band Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cash prize and trophy will also be awarded to the winning band in the Homecoming Band Competition. Additional information regarding the band competition, including eligibility, judging criteria, prize details and registration, will be provided by the department coordinating the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":635,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2255,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/2255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/homecoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}