Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade and tailgate 2017

Andrew J. Whitaker

Saturday, October 14, 2017

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Alpha Chi Omega wave as their float heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Demi Cantrell rehearses with On Cue Performing Arts Studio on their float before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Veterans hold up an American flag down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lance Lewis, 3, jumps around with his friends during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Floats head down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Brynna Downing puckers her lips towards her friend Katy Sams during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate at Last Call Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Alpha Xi Delta wave their hands as they watch floats head down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Allyson Bell and Mckinzie Jones play giant connect four during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Dejon Gray in the dinosaur costume run from Yan Zhang before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Southeast Marching heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fredericktown marching band heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A crowd of people fill up Last Call during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People head down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People tailgate during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Mean Machine Youth Football team sit on their float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Southeast Marching warms up before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Kids reach out for candy during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People watch as floats head down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Alpha Delta Pi float heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People march down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Kennett marching band heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Liz Fleming and Chris Hensen play beer pong during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Champions for a Cause heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Honorable Young Men Club heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University President Vargas-Aburto talks with Janie Hequembourg Barker during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Gamma Sigma Sigma heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Southeast Marching heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Live music at Last Call during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Ainsley Slifer, Carolyn Grapperhaus and Kellie Hanser take a selfie during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate at Last Call Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People tailgate during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of the United States Marines head down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Floats head down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People tailgate during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
People dance during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming tailgate at Last Call Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Delta Delta Delta float heads down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A child runs after candy during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)