Parade Information

Winston-Salem State University proudly invites students, alumni, faculty, staff, local businesses, community organizations, and friends of the University to experience one of our most anticipated annual traditions, the 2026 Homecoming Parade. 

An Expanded Route. More Places to Experience Ram Pride.
The 2026 WSSU Homecoming Parade features an expanded route of approximately 1.75 miles, about 0.4 mile longer than last year's route. Beginning at Research Parkway and 5th Street, the new route creates additional opportunities for the community to experience bands, floats and performances along Research Parkway before the parade turns onto Rams Drive and travels through the heart of WSSU.

Route Summary
Research Parkway and 5th Street → Research Parkway → Rams Drive → Martin Luther King Jr. Drive → Cromartie Street → First left → Across the bridge → Lot LSW

Breakdown Locations

• 200 South Research Parkway: Linda Greenwood / 100.7 WLF
• 100 South Research Parkway, 421 Bridge: Shilynne Cole / 102 Jamz
• 20 South Research Parkway: Shilynne Cole / 97.1 FM