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Fairmont State University’s 2022 Homecoming celebration will take place September 22 – 24. Various activities will take place throughout the weekend to be enjoyed by campus and surrounding communities, along with alumni of the University.

With the “Welcome Home” Homecoming 2019 officially kicking off on Thursday, October 24, the Homecoming Parade will be taking a new route this year on Saturday, October 26 beginning at 10 a.m. with lineup at 9 a.m. at Palatine Park. 

With the “Welcome Home” Homecoming 2019 officially kicking off on Thursday, October 24, entries are now being accepted for the Fairmont State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. 

Fairmont State University alumna Melva Hess has been named the parade marshal for the 2018 homecoming parade on Oct. 20. This honor is given in recognition of her faithful service and dedication to Fairmont State and her local community. 

She received her undergraduate in biology and home economics in 1940. She was also the 1984 alumni award winner. 

The 100-year-old said she feels very close to the University and is honored to be able to represent it in this way. 

The traditional Homecoming Parade for Fairmont State University presented by the Office of Student Activities will begin at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 29, in downtown Fairmont. This year’s Homecoming theme is “There’s No Place Like Fairmont.”

As part of the Homecoming 2015 Sesquicentennial Celebration, the traditional Homecoming Parade for Fairmont State University, sponsored by ACE Hardware, will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in downtown Fairmont.

The Office of Student Activities has selected legendary Fairmont State basketball coach Joe Retton as parade marshal.

The traditional Homecoming Parade for Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College presented by Student Government scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in downtown Fairmont has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

A Pep Rally for the Fighting Falcons including the Spirit Stick Competition still will be held at 7 p.m. at Falcon Center Gym 1.

The traditional Homecoming Parade for Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College presented by Student Government will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in downtown Fairmont.