Austin, November 29, 2025
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets held a historic march in Austin on November 28, 2025, for the first time since 2010. Featuring over 2,400 participants, the event brought the Aggie community and residents together in support of the upcoming football game against the University of Texas. The march, which honored long-standing traditions, started on South Congress Avenue and ended at Congress and West 11th Street, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the Corps.
Austin, Texas
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets March Revives Tradition in Austin
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets marched through downtown Austin on November 28, 2025, ahead of the Lone Star Showdown football game against the University of Texas. This event marked the first time since 2010 that the Corps participated in such a march in Austin.
Event Details
The march began at 1 p.m. on South Congress Avenue, featuring over 2,400 members of the Corps of Cadets, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Texas A&M’s mascot Reveille X, and the Parsons Mounted Cavalry. The procession proceeded past a reviewing stand at Congress and 7th Street, concluding at Congress and West 11th Street. This event was free and open to the public.
Background
The Corps of Cadets, established in 1876, is the oldest student organization at Texas A&M University. As the “Keepers of the Spirit” and “Guardians of Tradition,” members play a key role in upholding several of the university’s traditions. The Corps is considered one of the nation’s most unique leadership development programs, encompassing students from all majors, interests, and backgrounds.
Tradition and Significance
This march is a revival of a tradition that had been absent from Austin since 2010. The event serves to inspire the next generation of Aggies and to encourage the entire Aggie network, bringing together the Corps and the community in support of the football team.
Additional Information
For more details about the Corps of Cadets and their traditions, visit their official website.
FAQ
What is the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets?
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is the oldest student organization at Texas A&M University, established in 1876. It serves as a leadership development program encompassing students from all majors, interests, and backgrounds.
When did the Corps last march through Austin?
The Corps last marched through Austin in 2010. The November 28, 2025, event marked the first time since then that the Corps participated in such a march in Austin.
What is the significance of the march?
The march serves to inspire the next generation of Aggies and to encourage the entire Aggie network, bringing together the Corps and the community in support of the football team.
Who participated in the march?
The march featured over 2,400 members of the Corps of Cadets, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Texas A&M’s mascot Reveille X, and the Parsons Mounted Cavalry.
Is the event open to the public?
Yes, the event was free and open to the public.
Key Features of the Event
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Start Time | 1 p.m. |
| Location | South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas |
| Participants | Over 2,400 Corps members, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Reveille X, Parsons Mounted Cavalry |
| Route | South Congress Avenue to Congress and West 11th Street |
| Public Access | Free and open to the public |
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