11th Annual MainStreet Stride, the University of Cincinnati Red and Black Parade, Takes Place April 15

You’re invited to the 11th  ANNUAL  MAINSTREET  STRIDE
Noon, Friday, April 15

Show your

UC SPIRIT

, and come dressed in your favorite red & black spirit gear! Participate, or cheer from the sidelines!

The parade begins at

University Plaza

promptly at noon with the sound of Tangeman University Center’s chimes, and ends at the Campus Recreation Center for Student Government Inauguration, lunch and parade awards.

Departments should reserve space in the Stride lineup for a

THRILLING

dance down MainStreet by Tuesday, April 12:

RSVP

Awards will be presented by President Ono for Most Creative group, Most Spirited group and President’s Choice.

The MainStreet Stride, the university’s red & black spirit parade, is an annual tradition that allows the whole campus community to come out and exhibit their university pride.

Watch the animated invitation on the MainStreet Stride Web page.

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