Parade Company Tour and Reception
With larger-than-life floats that depict everything from fairytale favorites to Detroit-area legends, The Parade Company is a whimsical wonderland that invites alumni and friends to take a closer look on this special day. Join us for a guided tour of the design shop where concepts are developed and built, then visit the showroom for an exciting array of floats from parades past and present. Bring the family and your camera and spend a fun-filled afternoon with us.
- Time:
1 p.m.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 2
Address:
9500 Mt. Elliot, Studio A
(at the corner of Mt. Elliot and Huber; west of Van Dyke and south of McNichols)
Detroit, Mich.
Cost:
$15 members, $20 nonmembers, $10 children 12 and under
Oktoberfest Comes to WSU
The vibrant sights, sounds and tastes of a German festival will turn the campus of Wayne State into Oktoberfest, an all-new event for alumni. You'll think you're in Munich when you playfully dance to the sounds of a Bavarian band and feast on festive foods such as Bratwurst with sauerkraut, German potato pancakes, Krautsalat and apple strudel. The celebration takes place under a tent outside of Alumni House, so be sure to stop by rain or shine.
- Time:
3 p.m.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 9
Address:
Canopy outside of Alumni House, 441 Ferry Mall
Wayne State University
Cost:
$20 members, $25 nonmembers
Brunch at Barton Hills Country Club
Fine dining awaits you at the elegant Barton Hills Country Club. Have brunch while enjoying views of the golf course, and participate in a cooking demonstration by executive chef Michael Trombley. The buffet includes Belgian waffles, eggs benedict, chicken, seafood, pasta entrees and many decadent desserts. Plan now to join us for an afternoon of culinary delights.
- Time:
Noon
Date:
Sunday, Oct. 17
Address:
730 Country Club Road
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Cost:
$40 members, $45 nonmembers
Homecoming Breakfast and Parade
Kick off Homecoming day with a fun-filled breakfast at Alumni House. Wear your green-and-gold Warriors garb and get in the winning spirit while you enjoy pancakes and sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns and other breakfast favorites. Afterward, march over to the third-annual WSU Homecoming parade and celebrate to the sights and sounds of marching bands and floats. Spend some time tailgating before heading to Wayne State Stadium to cheer for the Warriors at the noon kickoff against the Hillsdale Chargers.
- Time:
9 a.m. breakfast
10:30 a.m. homecoming parade
noon football game
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 23
Address:
Alumni House, 441 Ferry
Wayne State University
Cost:
$10 members, $15 nonmembers, $5 children under 12