2026 UM Homecoming Parade

There's No Place Like Home—and there's no better way to celebrate Homecoming than by joining the parade!

The UM Homecoming Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, traveling through downtown Missoula along its historic route: south on Higgins Avenue, across the Beartracks Bridge and east on University Avenue to campus. We invite alumni, students, campus partners, community organizations, businesses and friends to be part of this cherished tradition by creating an entry that brings this year's Homecoming theme, No Place Like Home, to life.

Parade Route: Begins at the intersection of Higgins Avenue and Broadway, proceeds across the Beartracks Bridge south to University Avenue. *Please note this is subject to change.

First half of entries (University entries, bands, youth organizations and school entries) will turn east on University Avenue and continue on University to Helen Avenue.
Second half (all other entries) will turn west at Plymouth Street, then disperse.