Parents, family members and loved ones will visit their cadets at The Citadel Oct. 4 – 6. Held annually, Parents’ Weekend features traditional events such as The Citadel’s iconic military dress parade, cadet drill competitions, and performances by the Regimental Band and Pipes.
Ring Presentation ceremony
One of the most anticipated events of Parents’ Weekend is the ring presentation ceremony during which seniors will be called to the stage in McAlister Field House one by one to receive their bands of gold. This year’s ceremony will be streamed live on The Citadel’s Facebook page and on The Citadel YouTube channel.
Parents’ Weekend 2019 schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
| Oct. 4 | ||
| 10:30 | President meets with parents | Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark Hall |
| 12:50 | First Class procession to McAlister Field House with Pipe Band | Center campus to McAlister Field House |
| 1:00 | Presentation of rings to Class of 2020 (Live stream available) | McAlister Field House |
| Various | Muslim and Jewish Religious Services | Off campus. Call Office of Chaplaincy at 843-953-5049 |
| 6 – 9:00 p.m. (Times assigned per company) | Ring Ceremony and family photos | McAlister Field House |
| Oct. 5 | ||
| 8:30 – 10:15 | All barracks open | Pipe Band performs in barracks |
| 8:45 – 9:15 | Kelly Cup competition | Padgett-Thomas Barracks quad |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Performance by Regimental Band and Pipes | Summerall Field |
| 10:10-10:20 | Freshman Promotion Ceremonies | All barracks |
| 10:30-10:45 | Carillon Concert | Heard campus-wide |
| 11:00-11:45 | Review Dress Parade (cancelled if raining) | Summerall Field |
| 12:00-12:45 | Lunch | *See below |
| 12:00-2:00 | Citadel Alumni Assoc. Tailgate (open to all, pay at door) | Holliday Alumni Center |
| 1:30 | Cadets March-Over/ March-On joined by VMI Contingent | Center campus to Johnson Hagood Stadium |
| 2:00 | Bulldogs vs. VMI | Johnson Hagood Stadium |
| Oct. 6 | ||
| 9:00 | Anglican Service | Mark Clark Hall, Greater Issues Room |
| 10:00 | Protestant Worship | Summerall Chapel |
| 11:00 | Catholic Mass | Summerall Chapel |
*Lunch details:
- Coward Hall – Buffet Lunch
- Deas Hall – Boxed lunch
- RCRR – Regimental Band & Parents only
- Tickets for these meals must be purchased in advance. More information can be found here.
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