Out of This World: West Texas A&M University homecoming scheduled, countdown begins

CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Registration is now open for West Texas A&M University’s homecoming parade on Oct. 12 with the theme entitled “Out of This World.”

According to WT officials, the deadline is Sept. 27 to register floats, cars, livestock, bands, and more for the annual parade along Russell Long Boulevard. Officials noted that registration is $50 for nonprofits, $75 for businesses, and free for WT student and campus organizations.

“WT students voted for ‘Out of This World’ in the spring, inspired by April’s total solar eclipse,” said Ronnie Hall, WT Alumni Association executive director. “We know that WT Homecoming will bring our entire Buff community together just like the eclipse did for people around the country.”

Officials noted that check-in for the parade will begin at 11 a.m. and all participants must be in place at 12:30 p.m. for the parade kickoff at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for student organizations, people’s choice winners, and community groups with parade guidelines on WT’s website.

WT officials stated that Homecoming 2024 will also include The Phoenix event honoring the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, reunions, a cookout, a block party, and more, all culminating in the gridiron match between the Buffs and the Western New Mexico Mustangs at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium.

A full schedule of events can be found on WT’s website.

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