Austin Peay State University’s 76th annual Homecoming Parade | PHOTOS

It was a beautiful day for a parade, and Austin Peay State University took advantage of it, for their 90th Annual Homecoming celebration.

By Lee Erwin October 10, 2021 9:10 am

Clarksville NowThe Governors Own Marching Band leads the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Austin Peay State University held its 76th annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday in downtown Clarksville.

The parade featured floats, marching bands and the Homecoming court.

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

APSU’s 76th Annual Homecoming Parade passes by on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

The 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A participant in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade gets a little help on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A participant in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A participant in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Spectators taking in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

APSU President Michael Licari and his wife Kirsten riding in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

APSU’s 76th Annual Homecoming Parade passes by on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Spectators taking in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

APSU’s 76th Annual Homecoming Parade passes by on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A participant in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A participant in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

APSU’s 76th Annual Homecoming Parade passes by on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Participants in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A Participant in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

The “Gov” hitches a ride in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

Spectators taking in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

A campus police vehicle in the 76th Annual Homecoming Parade on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

APSU’s 76th Annual Homecoming Parade passes by on the campus of Austin Peay State University on Saturday, October 9 2021 (Lee Erwin).

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