The Parade That Became a Tradition
A Century of Aggie Pride in the Streets
Imagine A&T Homecoming without the parade.
Today, that would be difficult.
But the parade wasn't part of the earliest Homecoming celebrations.
University archival research identifies a college-sponsored alumni parade in 1934 as an important early milestone. It formed in front of Dudley Memorial Building and traveled to World War Memorial Stadium. Alumni classes marched with banners displaying their colors and mottos, followed by undergraduate students.
The parade became a way to put Aggie Pride on public display.
Bands, students, alumni, organizations and community participants eventually transformed it into one of Homecoming's signature traditions.
Today, the parade connects A&T with Greensboro in a particularly visible way. The 2026 centennial parade is scheduled for the morning of Oct. 31 and includes organizations, businesses, community groups, alumni and bands.
For GHOE 100, A&T selected alumnus and entertainment personality Terrence J as grand marshal of the centennial parade.
The parade has changed dramatically since those early alumni marched toward World War Memorial Stadium.
Its purpose, however, remains remarkably familiar:
Celebrate A&T. Celebrate community. Celebrate Aggie Pride.
Part of 100 Years of Aggie Stories on GHOEGuide. GHOEGuide.com is an independent, unofficial guide and is not affiliated with North Carolina A&T State University.
