Semo Homecoming Parade and Tailgate

Saturday, November 5, 2016

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade and tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

The Semo LGBT Community marches down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Marching Band marches down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Kent Scheeter, left, and JT Whitmore, right, ride on horses during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Raymond LeGrand, left, talks with his granddaughter Tess Merritt, 3, during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Members of the United States Marines march down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters hug out side The Last Call during Southeast Missouri State University homecoming Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Mary Burkemper, right, jumps to knock down a frisbee while playing Can Jam with Kat Herrmann, left, during Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Mary Inswonger, right, talks with her nephew Alexander Tolkachjov, 3, left, during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Jamoria Nunley, 6, tosses a bean bag during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)

Brett Kinder with Zombies Against Drunk Driving marches down broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Sorority sisters from Alpha Delta Pi ride on a float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Joseph Alan Gray burns out on a motorcycle during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Members of the North Pemiscot marching band hang out by the Capaha Park lagoon before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters dance during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate just outside of The Last Call Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
A tailgater opens a bottle of champagne during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate outside of The Last Call Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters play beer pong during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Smokey the Bear high fives kids during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Sorority sisters from Alpha Delta Pi cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Kids run for candy during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
People dressed as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ride on a float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Marching Band prepares for the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Gabe Shelton, 12, left, and Creighton Sarakas, 12, right, slide down a bounce house during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Lynnli Schwantz, left, takes a photo of Andie Cutright and Taylor Turnipseed during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Rowdy the Redhawk pets Cooper DeBolt and Abraham Cooper on the head during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
People watch during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
People dressed as Ghostbusters march during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters hangout on the roof during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Andy's Sweet Tooth during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
People watch during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters dance during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate at The Last Call Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
People watch during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Emmett Griffin and Vance Griffin dance during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters dance during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate at The Last Call Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Layja Clemons and Aaliyzha Young wave at floats during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Kids play in a bounce house during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Collegiate Farm Bureau float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Tailgaters hangout on the roof during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Zombies Against Drunk Driving pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Darnell Brownlie and Rebecca Brownlie wave and pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
Parker Judd poses for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)
People pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker)