The Parking Spot – Homecoming Parking Details
WSSU Homecoming Parking: Know Before You Go!
Ramily, it’s almost time to come home! ❤️🐏
Whether it’s your first Homecoming in years or you never miss one, we want your experience to be safe, enjoyable and memorable!
With thousands of Rams and friends expected, plan ahead, arrive early and check your parking options before heading to campus.
PARKING IS LIMITED. BE PREPARED TO WALK.
Looking for Homecoming Parade Parking?
View Parade Route & Spectator Parking Options
Classes Are in Session: November 2–6WSSU will hold regular classes during Homecoming week. During this time, on-campus will be reserved for current students, faculty and staff who are living and working on-campus.
Campus Vehicle Access Restricted
Thursday, November 5, at 1 p.m. – Sunday, November 8, at 4 a.m.
During this time, only current WSSU students, faculty and staff may drive onto campus with a valid RamsCard ID or GET Mobile app, except as noted below.
Exceptions:- Approved vendors with credentials
- Ticket holders for designated WSSU-sponsored events, subject to event-specific access rules
Coming to Homecoming? Guest parking options are listed by event below. Check your event's parking details before arriving.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING (ADA)
Accessible parking is available in Lots U and O for vehicles displaying a valid disability parking placard or license plate on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6.
Vehicles parked without proper authorization may be towed.
RIDESHARE PICKUP & DROP-OFF
Using Uber, Lyft or another rideshare service? Use the designated pickup and drop-off location:
Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center760 Success Way
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
GAME DAY PARKING & TAILGATING
Planning to attend the big game or tailgate with your Ramily?View Homecoming Game Day Parking & Tailgating Details
TRAFFIC & SAFETY: HELP KEEP RAM NATION SAFE
All parking is first come, first served. On-campus events will end by 8 p.m., except for scheduled ticketed events.
To help everyone enjoy a safe Homecoming:
- Follow parking signs and staff directions. Temporary traffic patterns and road restrictions may be in place.
- Respect our neighbors. Do not park on residential streets, block driveways or move traffic cones and barricades.
- Keep emergency routes clear. Never block entrances, exits or emergency access areas.
- Allow extra travel time. Expect heavier traffic and possible delays throughout Homecoming.
- Use designated accessible parking. Guests needing ADA parking should follow posted accessibility signs.
- Campus safety page link
TOWING INFORMATION
Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas may be towed.
Quality Towing
2055 Myrick Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-785-0080 (confirm address and phone number)
PLAN AHEAD. PARK SMART. ENJOY HOMECOMING! ❤️🐏
EVENTS
WSSU 2026 Homecoming Parade
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Parking: Free and paid public parking options are available near the parade route. First Come, First Served. Be Prepared to Walk.
View Parade Route & Spectator Parking Options
Reminder: Arrive early and allow extra time for road closures and traffic delays.
Lighting of the Sign
Location: Bowman Gray - Stadium Field and Stands
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open; Start 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Bowman Gray Stadium 1250 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Parking: South Lot, West Lot
Requirements: Free Event; Clear Bag Policy
Trap Bingo for WSSU Students Only
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: C. E. Gaines Center Room 103 - Gymnasium
Parking: Practice Field — Enter Through Lot O/OR
Requirements: WSSU Students Only; Free Event; Clear Bag Policy
The Livest Homecoming Concert 2026
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: Doors Open: 5:30pm; Show Starts: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: LJVM Coliseum 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Parking: Free Parking with Ticket Purchase
Requirements: Clear Bag Policy
The Ram Market Darty — Student Vendor Fair
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Thompson Center Breezeway
Parking: Practice Field — Enter Through Lot O/OR
Requirements: WSSU Students Only
Alumni Return to Serve
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Location: Cleon F. Thompson Jr. Student Services Center Room 207ABC - Multi-Purpose Room
Parking: Provided with registration
Requirements: Registration Required; Professional Attire Required
WSSU Alumni Class of 1976 and 2001 Reunion Check-In
Location: Center for Design and Innovation, 450 Design Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Center for Design and Innovation, 450 Design Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Parking: Center for Design and Innovation, 450 Design Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Homecoming Community Stage
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Pit Recreation Outdoor Courts-UREC
Parking: First Come
2026 Greasy Red Spoon Vendor Fair
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Thompson Center Clock Tower
Parking: Practice Field - Enter Through Lot O/OR; East Lot; First Come. First Serve.
The Royal Coronation — When I Think of Home
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: C. E. Gaines Center Room 103 – Gymnasium
Parking: Lot O, Lot U, Practice Field with Ticket Purchase
Requirements: Ticket Required; Free Event; Black-Tie Encouraged; Clear Bag Policy
Wreath Laying and Founder's Day Convocation
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:45am – 12:00pm
Location: Benton Convention Center, Gallery Ballroom, 302 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Parking: Benton Convention Center Rates; Pay by Phone; Shuttle Services: Anderson Center
WSSU Class of 2016 Homecoming Reception
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Thompson Center Red Room
Parking: East Lot and Driver's Ed Lot — First Come, First Served
All Alumni Check In
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Donald J. Reeves Student Activity Center
Parking: East Lot and Driver’s Ed Lot — First Come, First Served
2026 Greasy Red Spoon Vendor Fair
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Thompson Center Clock Tower
Parking: Practice Field - Enter Through Lot O/OR; East Lot; First Come. First Serve.
Red Sea of Sound, Choir, and Honors Program Alumni Mixer, sponsored by the College of Arts, Sciences, & Education
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Diggs Art Gallery
Parking: East Lot; Campus closed to vehicular traffic
Homecoming Community Stage 2026
Date: Friday November 6, 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Pit Recreation Outdoor Courts-UREC
Parking: East Lot and Driver’s Ed Lot — First Come, First Served
Homecoming Mini Parade — Ram Rave Pep Rally
Date: Friday November 6, 2026
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Pit Recreation Outdoor Courts-UREC
Parking: East Lot and Driver’s Ed Lot — First Come, First Served
The Livest Step Show
Date: Friday November 6, 2026
Time: Doors Open: 4:00pm; Show Starts 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: C. E. Gaines Center Room 103, Gymnasium
Parking: East Lot and Driver’s Ed Lot — First Come, First Served
Requirements: Tickets Required; Clear Bag Policy
The R.E.T. Gala — Ram Excellence & Tradition
Date: Friday November 6, 2026
Time: 10:00pm – 2:00am
Location: Anderson McNeil Banquet Hall 1545 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Parking: Anderson Lot with purchased tickets
Requirements: Tickets Required; Black-Tie Preferred
WSSU vs FSU Homecoming Football Game
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Bowman Gray - Stadium Field and Stands
Parking: Game Day Tickets, Tailgating, and Parking
2026 Greasy Red Spoon Vendor Fair
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Thompson Center Clock Tower
Parking: Practice Field - Enter Through Lot O/OR; East Lot; First Come. First Serve.
The Finale: WSSU Day at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: 1075 Shalimar Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Parking: Emmanuel Baptist Church
The 4th Quarter Student/Alumni Basketball Game
Date: Sunday November 8, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: C. E. Gaines Center Room 103, Gymnasium
Parking: Campus Vehicle Access Restricted
Requirements: Tickets Required; Clear Bag Policy
