Advancement & Public Services

Rocky on Parade

January 2015

  • 5  Open call for sponsors
  • 12  Artist invitations released

March 2015

  • 25 Artist applications returned due date  

April 2015

  • 6  Review of all submissions by the Rocky on Parade committee
  • 21 Draft Day - Sponsors select their artists
  • 27 Artists contracts sent

May 2015

  • 18  Contracts must be signed by artists and returned

June 2015

  • 15  Artists pick up bulldogs

September 2015

  • 1  Completed bulldogs delivered to Western Illinois University to receive clear-coat finish
  • 24  Rocky on Parade unveiling celebration at Town & Gown event

October 2015

  • 3 Bulldogs appear in the Homecoming parade
  • 18  Bulldogs are delivered to their final locations