Comedian Bert Kreischer to serve as FSU’s 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal

Florida State University alumnus Bert Kreischer, a celebrated comedian, actor and podcast host, will serve as the university’s Homecoming Parade grand marshal, FSU’s Alumni Association announced Wednesday.

Celebrated as Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Number One Partier in the Nation,” Kreischer has since become one of the top-grossing stand-up comics in the industry. He also has starred in the major motion picture, “The Machine,” from Sony Pictures. In March of 2023, Kreischer released his fifth stand-up special, “Razzle Dazzle,” and recently shot his sixth special for Netflix in his hometown of Tampa, Fla., selling out all six shows in one day.

Kreischer’s 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’s, 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’s most anticipated events.

“The FSU Alumni Association honors Bert Kreischer as the 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal,” said Julie Decker, associate vice president of advancement, alumni engagement and president of the Alumni Association. “This 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’t wait!”

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.

Can’t make the parade in person? You can livestream the parade by accessing the FSU Alumni Association Facebook page.

For more information about the Homecoming events, visit gonol.es/Homecoming24.

For more information about Bert Kreischer, visit bertbertbert.com.