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Thousands line the streets of Pittsburg for the biggest parade of the year featuring colorful floats, bands and the famous mascot- Gus Gorilla! Don't miss great NCAA Division II match up as the Forilla Football Team maintains their winning tradition. The weekend is full of fun activities. Call the University for more information.

Tuesday, 7:00p - Gorilla Games - Part of the Homecoming activities at PSU. Student groups will compete in various messy, relay race games in order to earn points towards the Homecoming Sweepstakes Trophy.

Yard Art sculptures by various campus groups will be on display each day throughout the week.

Wednesday - 12:00 - 1:00 PM - (Stadium) At Convocation, King and Queen finalists are announced. Each student in attendance votes on King and Queen. The winners are announced and will begin their reign over the remaining Homecoming activities. In addition the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Crimson & Gold Dancers and PSU Spirit Squad will provide entertainment.

Thursday - 7:00 PM - (Stadium) Yell Like Hell is another in the series of events that make up Homecoming activities at PSU. Yell Like Hell is a competition between student groups to see who can do the best impression of the Crimson & Gold Dancers and PSU Spirit Squad.

Saturday - Homecoming Parade and Game

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