University of Illinois Homecoming Parade Route Information

On Friday, September 30, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. the University of Illinois will hold their annual Homecoming parade. The route is as follows:

Starting at Laredo Taft Drive and heading north on Sixth Street to Armory Avenue, East on Armory Avenue to Wright Street, North on Wright Street to Green Street, East on Green Street to Matthews Avenue, South on Mathews Avenue to Nevada Street.

The following road closures will occur at 5:45 p.m. and remain closed through the duration of the parade:

• Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Sixth Street
• Mathews Avenue from Green Street to Nevada Street
• Oregon Street from Goodwin Avenue to Mathews Avenue
• Wright Street from Green Street to Armory Avenue
• Armory Avenue from Wright Street to Sixth Street
• Sixth Street from Laredo Taft Drive to Armory Avenue.

There will be “no parking” from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mathews Avenue from Green Street to Nevada Avenue.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Concerns or questions may be directed to Rich Coyne 217/384-2380.