Comedian Bert Kreischer to serve as FSU鈥檚 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal
糖心vlog alumnus Bert Kreischer, a celebrated comedian, actor and podcast host, will serve as the university鈥檚 Homecoming Parade grand marshal, FSU鈥檚 Alumni Association announced Wednesday.
Celebrated as Rolling Stone Magazine鈥檚 鈥淣umber One Partier in the Nation,鈥 Kreischer has since become one of the top-grossing stand-up comics in the industry. He also has starred in the major motion picture, 鈥淭he Machine,鈥 from Sony Pictures. In March of 2023, Kreischer released his fifth stand-up special, 鈥淩azzle Dazzle,鈥 and recently shot his sixth special for Netflix in his hometown of Tampa, Fla., selling out all six shows in one day.
Kreischer鈥檚 connection to FSU runs deep. He is a 1998 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, where he studied creative writing in the English Department. In 2021, he returned to Tallahassee and performed stand-up at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. He began his career with stand-up comedy sets at Potbelly鈥檚, a Tallahassee nightclub, during his time as a student.
Hosted by the FSU Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Association (SAA), the Homecoming Parade will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and will celebrate the 45th anniversary of SAA. With a vibrant display of school spirit, creative floats and a performance from the world-renowned Marching Chiefs, the parade is one of the week鈥檚 most anticipated events.
鈥淭he FSU Alumni Association honors Bert Kreischer as the 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal,鈥 said Julie Decker, associate vice president of advancement, alumni engagement and president of the Alumni Association. 鈥淭his ceremonial role has the honor of leading one of the best Homecoming Parades in the country. We proudly invite one of the top comedians in the nation and a member of our FSU alumni family. We can鈥檛 wait!鈥
In addition to the parade, Homecoming festivities will include activities to engage students, alumni and the Tallahassee community. From the FSU Alumni Awards to game day tailgates, there will be something for everyone.
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