Homecoming Parade
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Become a 2026 FSU All About the Blue Homecoming Parade sponsor or participant today!
FSU invites local businesses, community organizations, and civic leaders to participate in the 2026 Homecoming Parade. This signature event offers high-visibility exposure, valuable community engagement, and a meaningful opportunity to celebrate Bronco Pride. Visit the Homecoming Parade E-Store to sign up!
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PARADE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
Benefits
Parade Participant -$300
(1) Homecoming Parade Entry
Bronco Pride Level -$500
(1) Homecoming Parade Entry
- Recognition During the Homecoming Parade
All About the Blue Level -$1,000
- Homecoming Parade Entry
- Recognition During the Homecoming Parade
- FSU Swag Bag
- Social Media "Shout Out" Across FSU Platforms
- Homecoming Football Game Tickets (2) Tickets
1867 Level -$1,867)
- Homecoming Parade Entry
- Recognition During the Homecoming Parade
- FSU Swag Bag
- Social Media "Shout Out" Across FSU Platforms
- Homecoming Football Game Tickets (4) Tickets
- Recognition During the Homecoming Football Game
- Commemorative 1867 Gift
MAJOR SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
ELITE SPONSOR – $75,000
- Presenting Title Sponsor
- (2) Chancellor's Box Seats
- (8) Reserved Football Seats
- (3) Event Tables
- Social Media Recognition
- Website Logo Placement
- Chancellor's Reception Invitation
- Inclusion on All Marketing Materials
- Industry Exclusivity
- Jumbotron & Video Screen Recognition
- Right of First Renewal
- Coronation Banquet Table
BLUE SPONSOR – $50,000
- Presenting Coronation Sponsor
- (1) Promotional Event Table
- (6) Reserved Football Seats
- (4) Event Banners
- Social Media Recognition
- Website Logo Placement
- Chancellor's Reception Invitation
- Inclusion on All Marketing Materials
- Industry Exclusivity
- Jumbotron & Video Screen Recognition
- Right of First Renewal
- (1) VIP Coronation Table
GRAY SPONSOR – $25,000
- Chancellor's Reception Sponsor
- (1) Promotional Event Table
- (4) Reserved Football Seats
- (3) Event Banners
- Social Media Recognition
- Website Logo Placement
- Chancellor's Reception Invitation
- Inclusion on All Marketing Materials
- Industry Exclusivity
- Jumbotron & Video Screen Recognition
- Right of First Renewal
CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP – Up to $10,000
- Event of Choice Sponsor
- Promotional Table at Event
- (4) Reserved Seats
- Banner at Selected Event
- Social Media Recognition
- Website Logo Placement
- EARLY COMMITMENT BENEFITS
- Category exclusivity is included at all major sponsorship levels.
- Contact us to discuss multi-year sponsorship agreements.
- Early Sign-Up Deadline
- (Discount Available if Paid in Full by August 31, 2026)
- Parade Participant Regular Price: $300, Discount Price: $225
- Bronco Pride Level Regular Price: $500, Discount Price: $425
- All About the Blue Level Regular Price: $1,000, Discount Price: $925
- 1867 Level Regular Price: $1,867, Discount Price: $1,717
- Regular Sign-Up Deadline
- September 15, 2026
- Please submit the completed sponsorship form and payment to participate in the 2026 All About the Blue Homecoming Parade. Upon receipt, a parade participant packet will be sent via email.
- READY TO PARTNER WITH FSU?
- Contact:
Caleb Heatwole
Associate Director of Development
- Phone: 910-672-1245
- E-Mail: cheatwole@uncfsu.edu
- Web: www.uncfsu.edu/homecoming
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Homecoming Parade Route
All participants will meet in the parking lot of the Cumberland County Court House. It moves from Person Street towards Hay Street down Pittman Street and will conclude at Ray Avenue. This is the breakdown that we are sending to the community to inform them of the road closures.
Road Closures
- S. Cool Springs Street from Person Street to West Russell Street
- Bow Street to Franklin Street
- Gillispie Street from Franklin Street to Green Street
- Donaldson Street from Franklin/Anderson Street to Old Street
- Maxwell Street from Franklin Street to Old Street
- Ray Ave from Franklin Street to roundabout at Maiden Ln
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