Leading the Parade
2015 Homecoming Grand Marshal Richard E. Holmes leads the parade past Davis Wade Stadium in the Cowbell Cruiser. Reared in Starkville, Holmes became the first African American student admitted to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵin 1965. A retired physician and longtime Columbus resident, he also will be recognized during versus Louisiana Tech. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Davis Wade Stadium. The game also is being televised on the SEC Network. or  to view more photos from the 2015 Homecoming Parade and ChiliFest.