The University of Florida continued its rich tradition on Friday with the annual homecoming game parade in downtown Gainesville to kick off the weekend festivities.
This year, the Vanderbilt Commodores — who have often served as the sacrificial lamb — come to town for the Oct. 7 showdown in the Swamp. Last season, it was the Missouri Tigers who opposed the Gators and came away with a 24-17 loss. In 2021, Vandy was also the punching bag, getting throttled 42-0 inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Below is a look at a series of photos from the parade held for Florida’s 2023 homecoming, which traveled through the streets of Hogtown amidst a throng of cheering fans.