Baylor homecoming parade, largest and oldest in country, happening Saturday

WACO, TX — The Baylor homecoming parade, the largest and oldest in the country, happens Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 a.m.

The parade will last from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and takes place in downtown Waco.

You can watch the parade in person along the downtown route. Click here to see the parade route. You can also catch the parade on campus along 5th street from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

The parade has been an annual tradition since World War II. The first parade took place in 1909.

Baylor has a pep rally and bonfire planned for Friday night.

The Baylor Bear's Homecoming Football Game is on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. The Baylor Bears will take on Texas Tech at McLane Stadium.

Click here to view all Baylor Homecoming events.