Gulfport High School invites the community to the 2026 Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in downtown Gulfport. This annual tradition brings together students, alumni, families, and community members to celebrate Gulfport pride and school spirit.
This year’s parade will feature participants from Gulfport School District organizations, Gulfport High School alumni, and past Gulfport High Homecoming maids and queens. The Gulfport Police Department, ROTC, and Admiral Band will lead the parade. Floats and school groups will join the festivities along the downtown route.
Following the parade, a special stage presentation will recognize the 2026 Homecoming Court and GHS Club sweethearts. The Gulfport High cheerleaders will lead the crowd in cheers and chants celebrating our Admiral Football Team.
The parade, presentations, and cheerleader-led cheers and chants are meant to build excitement and enthusiasm leading up to Friday night’s Homecoming football game, as the Gulfport Admirals take on the Pascagoula Panthers at 7:00 PM at Admiral Stadium. Everyone is encouraged to come out and show their Admiral pride.
As far as other events going on during Gulfport’s homecoming week, see the schedule below:
Wednesday, September 23 – 6:00 PM Junior vs. Seniors Powder Puff game at Admiral Stadium, Gulfport High School campus. $5 entrance fee; concessions will be available, but cash only.
Thursday, September 24 – Homecoming Parade in downtown Gulfport, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25
10:00 AM – Homecoming Pep Rally at Gulfport High School, Bert Jenkins Gym
7:00 PM – Homecoming Football Game against Pascagoula at Admiral Stadium
We warmly welcome everyone to partake in this celebration and support our students and school spirit. We want to thank the City of Gulfport, Gulfport Fire Department, Gulfport Police Department, H2O Innovation, and the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission (GRC) for assisting us in this event. Please refer to the attached map for more details.
A parade route visual is attached. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and find a viewing spot along the route.
This is a free, family-friendly event open to the entire Gulfport community. Gulfport Culinary and other food trucks will be there as well. Come join us in celebrating Gulfport High School’s Homecoming 2026!
The Gulfport School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities or benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the above mentioned entities. - Dr. Michael Tatum, Assistant Superintendent Gulfport School
For more information, contact:
Public Relations Office
Gulfport School District
Phone: (228)-865-4600
Email: gracie.barnes@gulfportschools.org or beth.wilson@gulfportschools.org
