10/01/2026
Looks like the rain will be done and the parade will go on! This is a such a great parade, it starts at 6:00
SOUTHEAST POLK HOMECOMING PARADE & TRAFFIC INFORMATION
The Southeast Polk High School Homecoming Parade will be held Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m.
The parade will begin at Venbury Drive and 13th Street SW and travel east before continuing through the surrounding neighborhoods and ending at Centennial Elementary.
Parade Route:
• Begins at Venbury Drive and 13th Street SW
• Travels east on 13th Street
• Turns north onto 7th Avenue SE
• Ends at Centennial Elementary
To assist with traffic flow and safety near the Public Works Building and surrounding neighborhoods, please follow these staging and traffic instructions:
Parade Staging & Traffic Information
• All participating parade groups must enter from 17th Avenue SW using the new Public Works Building entrance.
• School groups will stage on the north side of the Public Works Building.
• Local business entries will stage on the south side of the Public Works Building.
• School buses will drop off participating students, exit via Aquatics Park, travel north on Venbury Drive, and stage at Centennial Elementary.
• Student pick-up will be along 9th Street SE near Centennial Elementary.
• Parking is strictly prohibited along 7th Avenue SE and 13th Street SE/SW.
The Homecoming football game will be held Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m., with Southeast Polk taking on Iowa City High.
Please plan ahead for increased traffic and temporary restrictions in the area, and use caution around the parade route.
Thank you for helping us keep the Homecoming festivities safe and enjoyable for everyone!
