Texas Tech University’s upcoming homecoming will feature some changed and additions to the annual festivities.

Most notably, the homecoming parade will be held Friday evening and will run from First Baptist on Broadway Street all the way to the United Supermarkets Arena on campus.

Following the parade, a new event called Showtime will debut along with the annual pep rally at the USA. Showtime will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 17, with the pep rally immediately after.

Associate Director for Texas Tech Student Union and Activities said the school was very eager to introduce new traditions.

These new additions and changes will provide students and the community the opportunity to showcase their hard work for the parade regardless of the game time on Saturday. We hope that by offering an evening of homecoming events on Fridays, it will allow Saturdays to be dedicated to game day festivities.”

Homecoming week will kick-off Monday, October 13, at the Student Union Building’s North Plaza and conclude with Texas Tech’s game against the University of Kansas on Saturday, October 18.

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