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A little rain, but a lot of pride at ISU’s Homecoming Parade

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Lisa Lete

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com

ISU Homecoming Parade
Bengal pride and American pride were on full display Saturday as spectators lined Center Street in Pocatello, with kids eagerly waiting to fill their bags with candy as Idaho State University’s Homecoming Parade rolled by. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
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POCATELLO — Mother Nature may have rained on the parade a little, but a few showers weren’t enough to dampen the Bengal spirit Saturday morning as the community turned out for Idaho State University’s Homecoming Parade.

Spectators of all ages lined the parade route, with kids eagerly clutching their bags and scrambling for candy as the community celebrated ISU and cheered the Bengals on ahead of their homecoming showdown with the Cal Poly Mustangs.

From marching bands and colorful floats to dance teams, cheerleaders, local businesses and even a few politicians (imagine that!), there was plenty to see as the parade made its way along Center Street toward the ICCU Dome.

If you missed the parade or just want to see if you made it into a photo, here’s a look at some of the fun:

Poky cheerleaders
Pocatello High School cheerleaders brought plenty of energy and school spirit to Center Street as they showed off their moves during Idaho State University’s Homecoming Parade on Saturday. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
Pocatello marching band
A little rain couldn’t dampen the beat! Decked out in their rain gear, members of the Pocatello High School marching band kept the music and school spirit going during Idaho State University’s Homecoming Parade on Saturday. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
ISU president
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner brought plenty of Bengal pride and a little Halloween spirit to Saturday’s Homecoming Parade, cruising down Center Street in his Bengal-orange Jeep Wrangler with Mr. Bones himself along for the ride. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
Sho-Ban float
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes brought a burst of orange and black to Center Street with their eye-catching float, making a colorful splash at Idaho State University’s Homecoming Parade on Saturday. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
Unicycles
They’re always on a roll! The Bengal unicycle riders showed off their balancing skills and brought plenty of smiles to spectators along Center Street during Idaho State University’s Homecoming Parade on Saturday. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
Parade veterans
Members of Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Services Center waved to spectators along Center Street as they joined the fun during Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com
ISU Parade up the hill
A Homecoming Parade for the books! Bengal pride was on full display as Idaho State University’s 2026 Homecoming Parade made its way up the hill toward the ICCU Dome in Pocatello on Saturday. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com

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