NSU Homecoming Parade to be Held Oct. 25
Norfolk, Va.—NSU’s Homecoming Parade is an
annual tradition featuring various university and
community organizations. The year’s parade will
begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 25.
Operating under the theme “Homecoming 2008:
Reflections of Our Journey,” the parade will be led
by Grand Marshal Jesse Pendleton, NSU professor of
geography. He has served the university for more
than 40 years. Lt. Gen. Michael Rochelle, an NSU
alumnus and deputy chief of staff G-1 for the United
States Army, will serve as the honorary grand
marshal.
The
parade route will begin on Corprew Ave, heading
west. It will then make a right turn on Park Avenue,
heading north; right on Virginia Beach Blvd.,
heading east; right on Norchester Blvd., heading
south; right on Corprew Avenue, heading west; and
conclude at Corprew Avenue at Brown Memorial Hall,
near Gate 4.
The viewing stand will be held in front of Scott-Dozier Dining Hall, which is
located on Corprew Avenue.
