Maroon intertwined block letter "U" and "M" sculpture sign on a concrete base near the Madison street bridge close to the University of Montana campus in Missoula, MT with grass and trees in the background.

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Crowd of people watches parade on Higgins Ave. bridge

2026 UM Homecoming Parade

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

This year's theme came to life during the Homecoming parade, with creative entries, colorful displays and plenty of Griz pride lining the route. From campus organizations and alumni groups to community partners, parade participants helped make the celebration a memorable part of Homecoming 2026.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners:

President’s Award: Maid Tidy
Alumni Award: Montana Public Radio
Best Theme Award: 5 Valleys Dahlia & Glad Society
Crystal Thumbs Up Award: Foresters’ Ball

A big Griz thank you to Poteet Construction for their continued support as an in-kind sponsor of the Homecoming Parade!