Participating in Homecoming?
We have details on lineups and locations below on this page.
Parade and Vendor Information
2025 JCSU Homecoming Parade
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9:45 a.m. |
Parade Lineup Advances to Route (Senior Drive to Lasalle St.) |
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10 a.m. |
Parade Procession Begins at Lasalle St and Beatties Ford Rd. |
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12 p.m. (noon) |
Parade Ends at Beatties Ford Rd and Cemetery St. |
Parade Participant Lineup
- JCSU Band
- JCSU Luvabulls
- JCSU Golden Bullettes Dance Team
- Grand Marshall – President Valerie Kinloch (Capitol Ford)
- Board of Trustees – Chair Steven L. Boyd (Capitol Ford)
- Mayor Vy Lyles (Capitol Ford)
- Sheriff Gary McFadden
- Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (9)
- Queen City Classic Car and Truck
- Dynamic Dancing Rubies
- JCSU National Alumni Association (Float)
- Garinger High School Blue Funk Sound Machine
- House of Crane Modeling Troupe
- Winston Salem High Steppers
- SGA (Float)
- Charlotte Ultimate Cheer
- Prince Hall Masons/Order of the Eastern Star (Float, 2 Golf Carts)
- Silky Smoove Drumline
- JCSU Future Smithites (Float)
- Rocky River HS “Rhythm of the Rock” Marching Band
- Jumping Dreams
- Alpha Epsilon Chapter - Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
- Carolina Elite Athletics
- Duke Kennedy McHam and Duchess Suraya Hodges, Duke Hall Council
- North Meck High School Cheer
- ONE CARIBBEAN" curated by The Caribbean Heritage Association of Trinidad and Tobago - CHATT and the Caribbean International Cultural Association - CICA with performances by Soca Fit and music by DJ Calle
- Explosive Divaz of Charlotte
- Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Omicron Chapter (Float)
- Marching Blue Storm
- Charlotte Elite Riderz Slingshot Group
- Coulwood Middle School Cheer Squad
- JCSU Rhetoric & Communication Studies (2 Cars)
- West Charlotte High School Marching Band
- Beta Upsilon Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
- James Martin Middle School Cheerleaders
- Royal Court (Float)
- Julius Chambers High School Marching Band
- Trailbred Riders (Horses)
Rain Plan for Festi-Bull
Homecoming can’t be dampened by a little rain. Fest-Bull runs rain or shine. Here’s where you’ll find all vendors this weekend.
On Friday, All booth vendors move inside the Student Union on the 2nd floor. There is an elevator and stairs leading to the 2nd floor. Food trucks will move onto the Block nearest the Student Union.
On Saturday, All booth vendors move into Brayboy Gym and all food trucks will move to the side street marked on the map as Humanities/Gym and Summit Avenue.
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Vendor Name |
Merchandise/Menu |
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September 26 Grimes Lounge (2nd floor) |
FrontLiners Groomer |
FrontLiners Groomer is a shaving kit/trimmer. Built to satisfy all shaving needs (5 in 1 shaving kit). |
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Belle Full Concessions LLC |
Funnel Cakes/Fried Oreos/Deep Fried Cheesecake/10+ flavors of lemonade |
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J&J Juices LLC |
Jamaican Cuisine/Vegan Options/Natural Pressed Juices |
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Geechie Gal Seafood |
Seafood |
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Styled By Elegance |
Cultural attire for men, women and children, accessories, headwraps, fans, whipped shea butters |
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CoCo Crissi's Tropical Icees |
Italian Ice |
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Tri of Life |
All natural hair oils, branded merch, chlorophyll water |
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Route 74 Promotions |
School and Greek Apparel |
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Rbgrillfamily |
Fish, shrimp, chicken, pork chops, turkey legs, fries, okra, potato salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese, collards, and lemonade |
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Raging Bull (Food Trailer) |
Deep Fried Ribs, pulled pork, frozen drinks |
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BTs Sportswear |
Greek paraphernalia, Negro League, Buffalo Soldiers, and Tuskegee Airmen Merchandise |
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D.W. Appeal |
Tees and Hats |
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Big Homie Cooks |
Burgers, wings, tenders, fries, sides, drinks, specialty burgers, hot dogs, and sausages |
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The University Closet LLC |
Apparel and Accessories |
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Worldwide Origins |
Fraternity Formal Wear |
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Exotic Lemonade |
Lemonade in over 40 different flavors with fresh fruit and fruit pops |
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JLS |
Greek and Collegiate Apparel |
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Curators of Kool |
Hats, Socks, T-Shirts, Jackets, Hoodies w/positive Black messaging |
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JJ Styles |
Apparel |
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Island delights Mr. Hibachi |
Hibachi platters steak, chicken, and shrimp options. Served with Fried Rice & Vegetables |
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SMIFF Merch |
Shirts, Hats, Tees, Cups and jackets. |
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Mix and Match Accessories |
Jewelry, handbags, sunglasses, scarves, wallets, hats, drinkware, games |
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Ellerbe Boutique |
Handcrafted outerwear wraps for ladies. Brooches and earrings |
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TJ Leathers |
Leather Accessories |
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A Jil of All Tradez |
Custom tumbler of various sizes, apparel, pens, keychains, tote bags |
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Turkey Hustlerz |
Turkey Legs, BBQ, Wings |
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Ice Cream Machine |
Ice Cream |
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FH & L Energy Gems |
Semi-precious stone jewelry, African Oil Paintings, African Wood Masks |
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Queen City Poppin |
Flavored Popcorn |
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Vendor Name |
Merchandise/Menu |
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September 27 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Brayboy Gym and Summit Avenue |
FrontLiners Groomer |
FrontLiners Groomer is a shaving kit/trimmer. Built to satisfy all shaving needs (5 in 1 shaving kit). |
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Belle Full Concessions LLC |
Funnel Cakes/Fried Oreos/Deep Fried Cheesecake/10+ flavors of lemonade |
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J&J Juices LLC |
Jamaican Cuisine/Vegan Options/Natural Pressed Juices |
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Geechie Gal Seafood |
Seafood |
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Funnel It Up LLC |
Funnel Cakes/Fried Oreos/Lemonade |
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Styled By Elegance |
Cultural attire for men, women and children, accessories, headwraps, fans, whipped shea butters |
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The Education Over Debt Foundation |
T-Shirts, Charcuterie Box - Meat, Cheese, Crackers, Fruit, Chocolate |
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Route 74 Promotions |
School and Greek Apparel |
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Even Layer Cakes |
Desserts: Cakes in a cup, sliced cakes, cake pops, cinnamon rolls, banana pudding, bread pudding, ice cream, drinks, and more |
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Scented By Meghan, LLC |
Scented candles and wax melts |
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CoCo Crissi's Tropical Icees |
Italian Ice |
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Mamas Kitchen LLC |
International and American Cuisine |
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Endless Soulfood |
Fried chicken, fried fish, shrimp, pork chops, ribeye steaks, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, candy, Yams, potato salad, and more |
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Just a Little Squeeze Lemonade Co. |
Fresh squeezed fair style flavored lemonades |
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PreTee P Boutique LLC |
Holistic and alternative health products, shea butter, oils, teas, etc. |
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Rbgrillfamily |
Fish, shrimp, chicken, pork chops, turkey legs, fries, okra, potato salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese, collards, and lemonade |
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Raging Bull (Food Trailer) |
Deep Fried Ribs, pulled pork, frozen drinks |
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BTs Sportswear |
Greek paraphernalia, Negro League, Buffalo Soldiers, and Tuskegee Airmen Merchandise |
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Legendary Fashion and Accessories |
Custom, socks, mats, fans, bucket hats, clothes, bonnets, and accessories |
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Blck Heavn |
T-Shirts, Hats, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Fitness Apparel |
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Big Homie Cooks |
Burgers, wings, tenders, fries, sides, drinks, specialty burgers, hot dogs, and sausages |
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The University Closet LLC |
Apparel and Accessories |
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Waist Beads by A. Nicole |
Waist Beads |
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D.W. Appeal |
Tees and hats |
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Exotic Lemonade |
Lemonade in over 40 different flavors with fresh fruit and fruit pops |
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JLS |
Greek and Collegiate Apparel |
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Worldwide Origins |
Fraternity Formal Wear |
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I'm So Carolina |
Clothing: Sweat Suites, T-Shirts |
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09 Kreations |
Personal Artwork |
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JJ Styles |
Clothing |
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Kwabena's |
African Artwork |
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Island delights Mr. Hibachi |
Hibachi platters steak, chicken, and shrimp options. Served with Fried Rice & Vegetables |
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Mix and Match Accessories |
Jewelry, handbags, sunglasses, scarves, wallets, hats, drinkware, games |
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Ellerbe Boutique |
Handcrafted outerwear wraps for ladies. Brooches and earrings |
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TJ Leathers |
Leather Accessories |
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Creative Threads |
Handmade crochet items such as scrunchies, beanies, and small key chains |
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The MoJazz Collection |
Custom Clothing and Accessories |
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A Jil of All Tradez |
Custom tumbler of various sizes, apparel, pens, keychains, tote bags |
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Naetae's Kitchen |
Fish and French Fries |
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Nine Oh One Bachi |
Hibachi and lemonade |
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Turkey Hustlerz |
Turkey Legs, BBQ, Wings |
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Lotta Bodi Boutique |
Apparel and Accessories |
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Ice Cream Machine |
Ice Cream |
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FH & L Energy Gems |
Semi-precious stone jewelry, African Oil Paintings, African Wood Masks |
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Queen City Poppin |
Flavored Popcorn |