{"id":40,"date":"2024-08-22T19:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:34:44","slug":"parents-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/parents-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents&#8217; Weekend 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-citadel-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-citadel-s-parents-weekend-2025\">The Citadel&#8217;s Parents&#8217; Weekend 2025!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-friday-september-19-sunday-september-21-2025\"><em>Friday, September 19 &#8211; Sunday, September, 21, 2025  <\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weekend-summary\">Weekend Summary <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the 2025 Parents\u2019 Day Weekend Parents\u2019 Webpage! This page will get updated as we get closer to the weekend, but the information provided now will be enough to make your plans. To ensure you don\u2019t miss any updates, make sure you are on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Citadel\u2019s Parent and Family Portal<\/strong><\/a>. &nbsp;Being on the Portal allows you to receive emails with important information that may not make it as quickly onto this site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Summary-Ring-parents-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Summary-Ring-parents-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Summary-Ring-parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Summary-Ring-parents-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Summary-Ring-parents-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Summary-Ring-parents-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents\u2019 Weekend is a jammed packed weekend which is a wonderful time for the families and friends of our cadets. Because it has so many events, the more you can plan for the weekend with your cadet, the more enjoyable it will be. Take your time to read through this page and the three accompanying pages, then consult with your cadet as we get closer and you make your plan.&nbsp;Also, keep checking the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/users\/sign_in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Parent and Family Portal<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for updates. We will use the Portal \u2013 so make sure you are signed up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/events\/parents-weekend-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here Order your Shirts, Totes and Saturday Lunches<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with a look at the&nbsp;<strong><em>General Leave Schedule<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;for the weekend then a summary of each day\u2019s events. At the end of each page, you can click on a specific day to get a more detailed description of the events and our recommendations. If you have a hard time with Military Time or just want to double-check,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calculatorsoup.com\/calculators\/time\/military-time-converter.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here for a converter website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Leave Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Action Item for Parents and Families:<\/strong> <\/em><br><em>As we get closer make sure you verify the times with your cadet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>All cadets<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>may leave after their last military duty which for most will be their last class that day.  No classes will meet on Friday after 1250 &#8211; so the latest general leave will begin on Friday is 1250.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seniors: overnight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juniors and Sophomores: leave expires at 0100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Freshmen<\/em>:&nbsp;must be back by Midnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Leave begins after the football game and expires &#8211;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>0100 for upperclassmen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Midnight for freshmen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Cadets authorized overnights can take them Saturday night.&nbsp; Also the times above may be modified by the President at the football based on the recommendation of the Commandant and the Regimental Commander. Their recommendation is based on the week\u2019s performance of the Corps and how well the Families cheer at the game \ud83d\ude42 \u2013 so come and make some noise!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can pick up your cadets as early as 0530<em>.&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seniors must return by 2230.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen must return by 1950.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Events Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/today.citadel.edu\/crystal-clear-citadel-implements-new-bag-policy-for-athletic-events\/#targetText=Under%20the%20policy%2C%20fans%20will,as%20Ziploc%20or%20Hefty%20bags).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Don\u2019t forget about the Clear Bag Policy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>Although the article only refers to Athletics, it will also be in force at the Ring Walkthrough Ceremony on Friday night.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>Friday:&nbsp;19 September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cadets may leave after their last morning class<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0900-1300:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/events\/parents-weekend-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-ordered shirts and tote bags pickup and new sales<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1000-1500:<\/strong> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/finearts\/from-space-to-sea-the-navys-role-in-manned-space-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Space to Sea: The Navy\u2019s Role in Manned Space Flight<\/a>\u201d art exhibit in Capers Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1030-1130:<\/strong> The CFA Annual Meeting \u2013 this annual business meeting kicks off the weekend. Guest speaker is General Walters where he will provide his update to Parents and Families \u2013 Buyer Auditorium, 2nd Floor of Mark Clark Hall&nbsp;\u2013 remember, all parents are members!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1345:<\/strong> Seniors march to Summerall Chapel from their battalions across the Parade Field.&nbsp; If you intend to watch, please make sure you&nbsp;<strong><em>do not stand in the Avenue of the Remembrance<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;in front of the Chapel. The road must remain open to traffic until the Seniors arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1400-1530:<\/strong> Class of 2026 Ring Presentation \u2013&nbsp;<strong><em>for Cadets Only<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 in Summerall Chapel.&nbsp; This ceremony will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/7QOFLgQjr2Y?si=ZlLoi-u6LuSDyfc2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>live streamed on our YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/a>.  <em>We will also show the livestream in Jenkins and Capers Halls&#8217; auditoriums<\/em>. On the way out they will render honors to the War Memorial then joyfully head to their company areas for additional celebrations!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1700: <\/strong>Ring Reception in Deas Hall for Senior Cadets and their families.&nbsp; This serves as a staging area for those going to the Ring \u201cWalk Through\u201d Ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>before the time your cadet\u2019s company is expected to walk through the ring. We will update this page with additional information, like Company times, as we get closer to the weekend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1800:&nbsp;<\/strong>Sword Arch performance followed by the Ring \u201cWalk-Through\u201d Ceremony.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Friday-Sword-Arch-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Friday-Sword-Arch-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Friday-Sword-Arch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Friday-Sword-Arch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Friday-Sword-Arch-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Friday-Sword-Arch-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Company Walk Through Times<\/strong><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/08\/Ring-Walkthrough-Times.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-795\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/08\/image.png 405w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/08\/image-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Remember Charleston\u2019s Friday afternoon traffic can be bad.&nbsp; Leave early and arrive early!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>Saturday: 20 September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0730:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/events\/parents-weekend-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-ordered Parents\u2019 Weekend shirts and totes pickup and sales<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2nd Floor Mark Clark Hall \u2013 until 1300. Closed during Parade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0800:<\/strong>&nbsp;2nd Battalion \u2013 Band Barracks Rooms open for Band Parents \u2013&nbsp;<em>we do this since&nbsp;they have other commitments<\/em> <em>that morning.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0800-1400:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/finearts\/from-space-to-sea-the-navys-role-in-manned-space-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Space to Sea: The Navy\u2019s Role in Manned Space Flight<\/a>\u201d art exhibit in Capers Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0830:<\/strong> Barracks Open for all Parents and Families until 1015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0945:&nbsp;<\/strong>Rifle Legion Performance \u2013 Padgett-Thomas Quad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0955:<\/strong>&nbsp;Freshmen Company Ceremony (<em>Respective Company Areas<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1015:<\/strong> Barracks closed to visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1100:<\/strong> Dress Parade \u2013 Jeep Review and Awards Presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1200:&nbsp;<\/strong>Lunch \u2013 see more details on the individual days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1300:<\/strong>&nbsp;Formation and March to the Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1400:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kickoff \u2013 Go Dogs!&nbsp; Beat Mercer!&nbsp; Get your tickets&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketreturn.com\/prod2new\/team.asp?SponsorID=17248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Saturday-Company-Promotion-Ceremony-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Saturday-Company-Promotion-Ceremony-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Saturday-Company-Promotion-Ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Saturday-Company-Promotion-Ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Saturday-Company-Promotion-Ceremony-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/Saturday-Company-Promotion-Ceremony-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>Sunday: 21 September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><em>General Leave begins at 0530<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0900:<\/strong> General Protestant Worship in Summerall Chapel, which will include a special \u201cBlessing of the Rings\u201d and reception following the service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1700:<\/strong> Catholic Mass \u2013 Summerall Chapel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/20240929_Parents-Day_Chapel_0376-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/20240929_Parents-Day_Chapel_0376-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/20240929_Parents-Day_Chapel_0376-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/20240929_Parents-Day_Chapel_0376-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/07\/20240929_Parents-Day_Chapel_0376.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weather:<\/strong>&nbsp;It&#8217;s too far out to predict the weather right now, but in the past this time of year has averaged in the low to mid 80\u2019s. Please remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and&nbsp;<strong><em>hydrate before arriving<\/em><\/strong>. You may want to consider bringing a hat for shade, or better yet, check out the Citadel bookstore for the latest in Citadel headgear!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoes:&nbsp;<\/strong>Keep in mind there will be a lot of walking, so make sure you wear some comfortable shoes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Map:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can find the map of campus by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.citadel.edu\/root\/images\/oea\/printable-campus-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLICKING HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Handicap Services:<\/strong>&nbsp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Parents\/Parents-weekend\/2021\/Handicap%20Services%20FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to read our Handicap FAQs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traffic:<\/strong>&nbsp;Traffic in Charleston is unpredictable. The worst times are Monday-Friday afternoons. Please plan accordingly, especially for the Friday night \u201cWalk-through\u201d Ceremony.&nbsp; Recommend getting to campus early for the events on Saturday.&nbsp; Campus gets full by 0900 on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking:<\/strong>&nbsp;Parking on Campus is difficult on the big weekends like Parents\u2019 Weekend. Saturday is the worst. The problem is&nbsp;<strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;that everyone arrives at the same time, but that we don\u2019t have the room to fit all the cars coming on campus. If you think you\u2019ll fare better by coming later after traffic dies down, you may find yourself parking far from campus and missing the morning events. In the past Public Safety has had to close the gates to oncoming traffic around 0900 \u2013 so come early or <strong>take a ride share like Uber or Lyft<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traffic will enter through Lesesne Gate and flow around campus until you get to Summerall Gate which is next to Mark Clark Hall. When you exit Summerall Gate you will enter Hampton Park. We will not have parking available in Hampton Park this year due to a ongoing construction project &#8211; which will make parking even tighter.  If you park illegally in the city-controlled areas, you may receive a parking ticket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a parking lot across from the football stadium which the Brigadier Club manages on Saturday. They will open Saturday morning at 7AM \u2013 cost is $15 for the day.  It may be a little walk to campus, but after the game you will be closer than those who park on campus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>We strongly recommend using a ride share program like Uber, Lyft or a taxi.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Handicap Parking<\/strong>&nbsp;is available on campus for those vehicles displaying the appropriate credentials.&nbsp; For this weekend we designate the parking spaces around the parade field for handicap parking (<em>except Jones Avenue which runs in front of the Barracks<\/em>) as well as the normal reserved spaces on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday is a full day<\/strong>. Make sure you get some rest Friday night, a<em>rrive hydrated<\/em>&nbsp;and know where you want to be and when.&nbsp;Have a plan that you and your cadet have agreed on.&nbsp; Know where you will meet and when \u2013 and make sure they contact you if they get held up \u2013 or would rather take a nap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/users\/sign_in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parent and Family Portal<\/a><\/strong> you may miss important updates, so sign up today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start planning now for a Great Weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go Dogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For each day&#8217;s events and recommendations, please click on the links below:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/parents-weekend\/friday\/\">FRIDAY&#8217;S EVENTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/parents-weekend\/saturday\/\">SATURDAY&#8217;S EVENTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/parents\/parents-weekend\/sunday\/\">SUNDAY&#8217;S EVENTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Citadel&#8217;s Parents&#8217; Weekend 2025! Friday, September 19 &#8211; Sunday, September, 21, 2025 Weekend Summary Welcome to the 2025 Parents\u2019 Day Weekend Parents\u2019 Webpage! This page will get updated as we get closer to the weekend, but the information provided now will be enough to make your plans. 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