News Release

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University will celebrate Founders Day with a parade and birthday celebration on Nov. 5.

On Nov. 5, 1889, Roanoke Classical Seminary moved to North Manchester. Growing from the ideas and great personal sacrifices of its founders, Manchester College firmly took root.

The parade led by the Spartan Pride Marching Band begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at the corner of College Avenue and Wayne Street. It will go east on College Avenue and then north to Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester Mall, then south and over to the Jo Young Switzer Center for refreshments in Haist Commons.

The public is welcome to watch the parade. Masks are not required outside on campus, but they must be worn inside all buildings.