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Homecoming parade, 1984.
Throughout its 175-year history, Florida State University has built generations of traditions that bring its community together, and few are as celebrated as Homecoming. Since FSU’s first Homecoming celebration in 1948, the tradition has grown from a two-day gathering featuring a parade, pep rally, football game and dance into a weeklong celebration of Seminole spirit.
Through the decades, Homecoming has welcomed students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Tallahassee community to celebrate their shared connection to the university. In recognition of the university’s 175th anniversary, this gallery looks back at the people, events and traditions that have shaped Homecoming and kept generations of Seminoles coming home.
Homecoming decorations, 1948.
Homecoming decorations at Gilchrist hall, 1951.
Jett Munrow, Homecoming queen, 1951.
Homecoming queen, ca. 1960s.
Homecoming parade passing through Westcott building, 1953.
Alumni cheerleaders, 1979.
Homecoming parade, 1984.
Homecoming first place float, 1996.
Student Nurses Association at 2003 homecoming parade.
FSU Homecoming Parade 2018
Homecoming parade, 2019.
2016 Homecoming court.
Homecoming parade, 2021.
Homecoming parade, 2023.
2016 Homecoming parade.
FSU Homecoming Parade 2018.
Osceola and Renegade at the 2023 Homecoming parade.
Chiefs alumni playing at the 2016 Homecoming game.
Fans do the War Chant at the Homecoming game as FSU defeats Wake Forest 42-7 at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 1, 2025.
FSU Homecoming Week festivities conclude with a 38-17 football victory over Wake Forest Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
FSU Homecoming Week festivities conclude with a 38-17 football victory over Wake Forest Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (FSU Photography Services)
