Homecoming Parade Due to forecasts from the National Weather Service which indicates strong thunderstorms and lightning in the East Lansing area this afternoon and evening, the Michigan State University Homecoming Parade has been canceled. The parade was scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and last for approximately one hour. Michigan State University Police Department, working in conjunction with the East Lansing Police Department, evaluated the weather forecasts and determined hazardous conditions due to lightning, heavy rain and strong winds could be a threat to public safety. The parade will not be rescheduled.