Southeast Missouri State Homecoming Parade 2018

Tyler Graef

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Hundreds turned out to watch Southeast Missouri State University's annual homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Jaeda Qualls, right, helps bandmate Mallory Follis hit the notes to Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Southeast Missouri State University marching band and cheerleading squad are seen during the homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fredricktown High School drum major Britin McCarter leads his band in warmups before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lennon Burner, 4, rests in what might arguably be the smallest parade vehicle to participate in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A man laughs as he prepares to play Smokey the Bear in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University cheerleaders pass the time by trying to get their teammate, left, to say the word "lobster" displayed on her phone before Southeast's homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Paulajo Wigfall, 6, center, dances with her cheerleading squad during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Parade attendees cheer a radio van during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Corie Williams dances for the crowd on a Will Smith-themed float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A Will Smith-themed float travels down Broadway during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Young men dance atop an AC/DC-themed float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Young men with blonde highlights and denim outfits impersonate N*Sync on a themed float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Actors are seen atop a float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
The crowd cheers during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A marching band performs during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A marching band performs during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A young boy watches a trumpeter perform during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A young boy plays with a kazoo while watching the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A man holds a puppy while riding on a float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Scout Farrow, 2, right, feeds Henry the dog pieces of popcorn while watching the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A goat on a leash appears to watch as its handler is handed a drink during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk alongside a float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk alongside a float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Young men rile one another up on a fraternity float during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Young athletes get high-fives from a line of parade attendees during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Parade attendees high-five young athletes as they march in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Men watch floats pass from a tree during Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students march in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A parade-walker performs a high kick during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Boys dance while marching in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Boys dance while marching in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Boys dance while marching in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Boys dance while marching in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A young boy walks as his compatriot breakdances in the street during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A woman performs a back handspring during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Shawnee Jr./Sr. High School marching band is seen during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A man's hat is seen illuminated by his vehicle's skylight as he drives a vehicle for the Cape County Democrats in the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Men from the Honorable Young Men Club walk during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mark Brauninger is seen while driving a team of horses during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A woman looks at her phone while watching the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)