AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)– When parade onlookers watch the floats pass by, most of them aren’t aware that they’re looking at months of hard work and preparation. Auburn University’s Greek Life organizations began their initial plans for their Homecoming floats during the summer of 2024.
Student leaders began by brainstorming ideas for the floats months ago, but the real hard work began this past week.
After gathering trailers, plywood and all supplies, sorority and fraternity organizations started building.
Pomping is the main way these floats come to life. Students individually roll thousands of pieces of tissue paper, streamers, and napkins into balls and stick them with glue onto plywood to create murals.
Every organization takes a different route with their float. Some will focus on football and make their floats look like Jordan-Hare Stadium, while others will create a version of Samford Lawn, highlighting the most important features of Auburn’s campus and its traditions.
And after months of prep, they’re all counting down the minutes until it’s time to show off their work.
Students were able to see all their hard work pay off as their floats were paraded down South College Street on Friday.
