MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual homecoming parade is set for 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, on Mitchell’s Main Street.
Businesses, organizations, clubs and youth groups are invited to participate.
The theme for the 2023 Blue and White Days parade is “Back to the Future: Flashback 80s.” The organizing committee encourages parade participants to incorporate DWU’s iconic tiger mascot into their float design.
There is no fee to enter the parade. Registration is due by Sept. 15. To register for the parade, visit DWU.edu/parade.
Plaques will be given to first, second and third place, as well as honorable mentions.
DWU Blue and White Days is scheduled for Sept. 11-17, beginning with Coronation on Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., in the DWU Sherman Center.
For more information about DWU Blue and White Days, visit DWU.edu/bwdays