 It's the start of a busy weekend in Bemidji as a 98th annual homecoming festivities get underway at Bemidji State University. All week alumni have been welcomed back to campus for the festivities. The Beaver football game kicks off at two o'clock on Saturday followed by the annual block party and street dance at 8.30. But before the big game the university wants to invite everyone downtown for the long-standing tradition of the homecoming parade. Well you know the parade is an opportunity for the university to be right in front and center downtown and to share our different programs the students are involved the student athletes our student groups clubs the band so it's a chance to connect with with the community and and it's such a wonderful tradition. The homecoming parade will travel through downtown Bemidji on Beltrami Avenue beginning at 11 in the morning. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.