(Minghui.org) The Falun Gong Twin Cities Club participated in the annual Homecoming Parade at the University of Minnesota on October 23, 2026, as one of the close to 90 student organizations in the procession. Their lotus flower float became a focus of attention and was cheered on by thousands of parade spectators.

The Falun Gong Twin Cities Club’s flower float in the 2026 Homecoming Parade at the University of Minnesota (Minghui.org)

Spectators receive lotus flowers and bookmarks. (Minghui.org)

Despite the drizzle, spectators showed great enthusiasm. Many people took pictures with the float and told Falun Gong practitioners, “It’s gorgeous!” Many asked about Falun Gong and were interested in learning the exercises.

The Falun Gong Twin Cities Club has participated in the Homecoming Parade for more than a decade. Their float this year were greeted with waves of applause and cheers. Spectators remarked on how beautiful it was. A group of students called out, “Falun Dafa!”

Falun Gong practitioners shared thousands of handmade lotus flowers and bookmarks with Falun Gong information printed on them. The spectators were happy to receive these keepsakes.

The Twin Cities includes Minneapolis, the capital of Minnesota, and its neighbor, Saint Paul.