The Nittany Lion pumps up the crowd. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The Nittany Lion performs his signature one-handed push-ups. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
A picture-perfect Nittany Lion flip. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The Penn State Lionettes perform a spirited routine. Photo by Nathan A Smith.
Homecoming queen nominee Jessica Pelliciotta and Curran McCready shared a car. Photo by Dan Myers.
Homecoming queen nominee Katherine Larimer and king nominee Dan Cartwright shared a car. Photo by Dan Myers.
Olympic speed skater Allison Baver was the parade's grand marshal. Photo by Dan Myers.
Allison Baver's car makes its way through town. Photo by Dan Myers.
The float for the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon sported the new theme "Together Without Limits." Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
It wouldn't be Penn State's Homecoming parade without a few tractors. Photo by Nathan A. Smith
Mr. Incredible strikes a fierce pose. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Members of the Penn State Gymnastics Team display their athletic prowess in the parade. Photo by Nathan A. Smith
The Centre Area Transportation Authority got some recognition during the parade, too. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Bob Swaim impresses the crowd by pedaling down the streets on one of his unique bikes. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Incumbent state Rep. Scott Conklin, who is running for the 77th District state House seat, works the crowd. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Krystal Wasson, 16-year-old Centre County student and the 53rd Pennsylvania Dairy Princess, waves to the crowd. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Penn State President Graham Spanier greets the crowd with some help from the Lion Ambassadors. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The State High Marching Band is a regular participant in the Penn State Homecoming Parade. Photo by Dan Myers.
Breast cancer survivors represent the Breast Cancer Coalition. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The U.S. military had a strong presence during the parade. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The military's participation in the parade is a decades-old tradition, greeted with cheers and applause. Photo by Dan Myers.
Penn State maintains strong military ties largely through ROTC programs. Photo by Dan Myers.
Members of the Air Force ROTC. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The Orchesis Dance Company performs to a Charlie and The Chocolate Factory theme. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The Mardi Gras float featured a special guest. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The NOMMO Performing Arts Company bangs out a spirited drum number. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Homecoming queen nominee Marina Johnson and king nominee Justin McKnight shared a car. Photo by Dan Myers.
Homecoming queen nominee Katy Poole and king nominee Justin Ross shared a car. Photo by Dan Myers.
Former Penn State football player Kevin Kelly made an appearance. Photo by Dan Myers.
The 2009 Homecoming queen and king, Cri Cri Henry and Greg Tallman, made an appearance. Photo by Dan Myers.
Homecoming queen nominee and Danielle DaSilva and king nominee Dan Florencio shared a car. DaSilva went on to be named Homecoming queen later in the night. Photo by Dan Myers.
The Penn State Jazz Club kept the crowd dancing. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The driver of a sleek race car keeps his foot off the gas pedal. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Students Engaging Students, a campus group that encourages student involvement, gets a few laughs with its Where's Waldo theme. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The Penn State Ski Team, sponsored by Appalachian Outdoors, chills in a hot tub. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross showed up with a special guest. Photo by Nathan A. Smith.
Members of the Penn State Icers joined the parade. Photo by Dan Myers.
The State High mascot brought his animal instinct. Photo by Dan Myers.
Penn State alum Ian Rosenberger appears in the parade. Photo by Dan Myers.
Penn State alum Ryan Bennington makes an appearance in the parade. Photo by Dan Myers.
The Alpha Fire Company participated in the Penn State Homecoming Parade. Photo by Dan Myers.
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