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1922-2022 A yearlong celebration marking WKAR's 100th anniversary of service to the mid-Michigan and Spartan communities

WKAR and MSU Homecoming Parade 2022

WKAR Century of Service - Bringing the magic for 100 years!
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Fri. Oct. 14 at 6pm in East Lansing | Look for WKAR in the MSU Homecoming Parade this week, as our celebration of a Century of Service continues.

This year's Homecoming theme is "Spartans Bring the Magic."

The Curious Crew and family, friends and fans of WKAR will be there. Making a special appearance is Jet Propulsion from the PBS KIDS show, Ready Jet Go!.

The parade begins at the corner of Abbot and Burcham, travels south on Abbot, east on Grand River Avenue through East Lansing, south at Collingwood entrance, south on Farm Lane and concludes at the corner of Farm and Shaw Lanes.

If you can't be there in-person, you can view the parade livestream here.

WKAR float vehicle and trailer generously provided by:
LaFontaine Ford Lansing
Instructors from the Wilson Talent Center Automotive Technology Program

The annual Homecoming parade is sponsored by the MSU Alumni Office.

WKAR Century of Service is supported by
MSU Federal Credit Union
Consumers Energy

With federal funding eliminated, WKAR relies more than ever on community support to sustain essential services that remain freely available to everyone in mid-Michigan. Your support helps shape what comes next for public media in our region. The best way to support WKAR is by becoming a sustaining member today or by upgrading your current gift. Support WKAR TV Here | Support WKAR Radio Here.