Natchitoches’ downtown riverbank was was packed with Demon fans gathered for NSU’s traditional Homecoming Parade and pep rally on Oct. 25. The fun began on campus as cars with the members of the Homecoming Honor Court were joined by colorful floats representing various student organizations. Led by the NSU Cheerleaders, Pom Line and Demon Dazzlers, the parade of cars and floats made its way down Second Street to the riverbank stage. Eager Demon fans from the campus and community lined the streets along the parade route and were treated to candy and beads thrown from the cars and floats.

The parade ended at the downtown riverbank where the accomplished young men and women of the Homecoming Honor Court were introduced. The NSU Spirit groups performed, and the Spirit of Northwestern gave a rousing rendition of the NSU fight song. The evening ended with a free concert.

The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA)’s transcontinental convoy, comprised of over 30 vintage military vehicles, joined in the parade to the delight of attendees.

The convoy began its journey on Oct. 1 on the Minnesota border on its 2,500 miles to its final stop in New Orleans at the National World War II Museum.