Tradition restored: TCU’s homecoming parade makes triumphant return

By Sydney Jansen, Staff Writer

Published Oct 20, 2025

TCU students walk down Stadium Drive to kick off the homecoming parade in Fort Worth, Texas Oct. 17, 2025. (TCU360/ Tyler Chan)

By Sydney Jansen

TCU’s Homecoming Parade returned after nine years, and Horned Frogs showed up in full force. From floats to fanfare, here’s how the tradition came back to life.

Purple pride surged through campus Friday afternoon as the TCU Homecoming Parade returned after a nine-year hiatus. Students, alumni and Fort Worth community members lined the streets to celebrate the revival of a tradition that once kicked off Homecoming weekend.

The parade last rolled through campus in 2016. Organizers reimagined this year’s event with a shorter route and renewed energy. Floats from student organizations, performances by the marching band and appearances from SuperFrog energized the crowd.

“It’s just fun to see the community of TCU and Fort Worth come together,” said Wyly Lincoln (TCU Class of 2018), who remembered attending the parade as a student. “Especially before a big game…the streets filling with purple again feels right.”

David Coriano, manager of parking and transportation, recalled the parade’s former route stretching across Stadium Drive, University Drive and Cantey Street.

“It used to be a full loop,” Coriano said. “I’m glad it’s back. Everybody used to line up and they loved it.”

TCU safety Austin Jordan pumps up the crowd at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas Oct 18, 2025. The TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Baylor Bears 42-36 (TCU360/Logan Pope). (Logan Pope)

This year’s condensed route spotlighted student creativity and campus spirit. Decade-themed floats, dance teams and cheering fans marked a symbolic return to tradition.

The weekend’s celebrations culminated in a 42–36 win over Baylor at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Despite weather delays and a late push from the Bears, the Horned Frogs held on to secure the rivalry victory. The game was a fitting end to a weekend that brought tradition, pride and purple spirit roaring back to campus.