WUFT-TV to provide live coverage of Homecoming parade

November 5, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Public television station Florida’s 5, WUFT-TV will present exclusive live television coverage of the 2013 University of Florida Homecoming Parade beginning at noon Nov. 8.

The parade can also be seen via streaming video at http://www.wuft.org/live.  UF telecommunication students will serve as emcees for the two-hour broadcast. In addition, live tweets using the #UFParade hashtag will be displayed during the parade broadcast.

Immediately preceding the broadcast at 11:30 a.m., WUFT will air “Home,” a collection of videos highlighting UF accomplishments, campus events and activities.

UF’s 90th Homecoming parade features the theme “Footprints of the Swamp.” Local and state dignitaries will be recognized as they ride down University Avenue in classic and new convertibles. This year’s parade, coordinated by Florida Blue Key, will showcase spectacular bands, floats and special units from University of Florida student organizations and community groups.

Immediately following the broadcast at 2 p.m., WUFT will air a special one hour program – “SoulFest 2013,” featuring the best acts from the annual UF student organization talent competition as they competed for a place to perform in Gator Growl.

A rebroadcast of all three programs: “Home,” the 2013 parade and “SoulFest 2013,” is scheduled for Nov. 11, starting at 12:30 p.m. on WUFT (Cox Cable channel 3 in Gainesville).