Day Event: (10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Day Event: (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Evening Event: (5:00 p.m.)
Day Event: (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Evening Event: (7:00 p.m.)
Day Event: (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Evening Event: (8:00 p.m.)
Day Event: (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Day Event:
Saturday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m.
Downtown Joplin
We invite community partners to join us for this exciting day of music, community pride, and school spirit.
Prizes for decorated floats will be given to community organizations:
All entries should be decorated in support of the “Lions Assemble” superhero theme. The parade award winners will be announced at halftime of the MSSU home football game (2:00 p.m. kickoff).
Parade Registration
Entries deadline is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th. Parade details will be sent after registration.
Do you know an MSSU alumni or friend of the university who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them below for one of our annual Lion Awards presented during homecoming weekend.
In 2023, PRIZE MONEY will be given in three categories: large (600+ high schools students*) high schools; small (less than 599) high schools; and junior high / middle school bands. Within EACH of these three categories, awards will be:
1st Place = $1,500 ▪ 2nd Place = $750 ▪ 3rd Place = $300
That means NINE BANDS are going to walk away with a CASH PRIZE to supplement their budgets by participating in this iconic Fall event. You’ve got to love those odds! Here are details:
