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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

    Parade float tradition continues

    Parade float tradition continues

    A view of the Homecoming Parade in 1956 as it passes through Downtown Charleston. The float and the banner were made to welcome President Quincy Doudna. (Photo courtesy of the University archives)

      Parade float tradition continues

      Parade float tradition continues

      Judith Bartlett, the 1964 Homecoming Queen, rides on her float, complete with a throne modeled after Old Main in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo courtesy of the University archives)

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        Parade float tradition continues

        When the Homecoming parade rolls through Charleston, the streets will ooze with Panther pride as current and former students, faculty and members of community come out to view the spectacle this Saturday morning.

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