Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Parade Entries Being Accepted For Ferris State Football National Championship Parade On April 25

Big Rapids, Mich. - Parade entries are currently still being accepted for the Ferris State University "National Championship Parade & Celebration" presented by Explore Big Rapids and the Mecosta County Visitors Bureau, which will be held in conjunction with the city of Big Rapids and the Downtown Business Association, on Saturday, April 25, in downtown Big Rapids.

Those local and campus organizations interested in being in the parade should fill out the parade entry form at this link - https://ferrisstatebulldogs.com/parade

All entries will be reviewed prior to approval and must be submitted by Wednesday, April 22.

All Bulldog fans, supporters and community members are invited to come out and celebrate FSU's 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship with the Bulldog team and university community on April 25.

The parade will begin in downtown Big Rapids on Michigan Avenue at 12 p.m. (ET) and run from the South to North, starting at the Big Rapids Public Library and ending near city hall. Members of FSU's national championship team will be featured in the parade along with other FSU student-athletes and teams, local fire and police vehicles, various organizations and more.

Near the end of the parade route, a special recognition and proclamation ceremony will take place in front of Horizon Bank in downtown Big Rapids featuring special speakers such as Big Rapids Mayor Fred Guenther, FSU President Dr. Bill Pink, Athletic Director Steve Brockelbank, head coach Tony Annese and others.

The festivities will continue following the parade and the general public will have an opportunity to greet the national championship team, get autographs, take photos with the national championship trophy and more. The downtown area from Maple Street to Pine Street will be blocked off until the event concludes and local business restaurants and establishments are expected to be open for dining and retail shopping.

All FSU students and campus faculty and staff along with the general public, community members and supporters are invited to attend the parade and celebration to help honor the Bulldogs' 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship team and staff.

The Bulldogs captured their fourth NCAA D2 National Championship in the past five seasons this past campaign. FSU concluded the year with a historic 16-0 overall record and beat Harding 42-21 in the national title game on Dec. 20 in McKinney, Texas.

The national championship parade will be part of a "Championship Weekend" in Big Rapids that will also include the Bulldogs' national championship ring ceremony and annual Crimson & Gold Spring game the night prior to the parade on April 24.