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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A parade will not be part of Homecoming festivities for the second year. President of Northwestern Alumni Association Samir Mayekar said he noticed a declining interest in the parade.

After declining interest, student performances to replace Homecoming Parade

October 9, 2018

In an attempt to revitalize homecoming traditions, Wildcat Warm-Up will replace the Homecoming Parade instead featuring various performance groups at a Friday evening event. President of Northwestern...

A float heads down Sheridan Road at the 2016 Homecoming Parade. This year, the parade was canceled due to road construction.

Homecoming Parade canceled due to Sheridan Road construction

September 26, 2017

The 2017 Homecoming Parade was canceled due to ongoing construction on Sheridan Road, according to a Monday news release. The parade, an annual Homecoming week tradition, usually runs along Sheridan...

Darnell Autry

Darnell Autry, member of NU’s 1996 Rose Bowl team, named 2015 Homecoming Grand Marshal

October 12, 2015

Darnell Autry, a member of the Northwestern team that played in the 1996 Rose Bowl, will return as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Homecoming Parade. Autry (Communication ’06) will coast down...

Actress Ana Gasteyer selected as Homecoming Grand Marshal

September 29, 2014

Ana Gasteyer will serve as the grand marshal for Northwestern's Homecoming Parade this year, the NU Alumni Association announced Monday. Gasteyer (Communication '89) is an actress best known for...

Mike Greenberg fires up fans, crowns Homecoming king and queen

October 4, 2013

ESPN Radio host Mike Greenberg (Medill '89) had four words for Northwestern fans tonight. "This. Is. Our. Time." After leading the Homecoming Parade down Sheridan Road, Greenberg fired up students...

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