Geek half, meet your freak half at the first ever free E-rade – Michigan Engineering’s newest tradition! Part slide rules, part no rules, the E-rade is a chance for students, alumni and community members to let their quirkiness shine, and it's all free!

Join the crowd along Bonisteel Blvd. and check out innovative floats that challenge everything you thought you knew about parades. More than 30 groups will compete for seven themed awards and the right to claim the grand prize, the first Golden Pickle Award. A panel of judges from parade sponsor Northrop Grumman will judge the categories.

The E-rade will loop around North Campus in one big, rolling party complete with bands, equestrians, dancers and ninjas.