The weather from the week prior to homecoming rusts the metal structure on Oct. 14, 2009.

Welding scrap metal is left behind in the Farmhouse fraternity yard during the construction of the homecoming float on Oct. 14, 2009.

A Phi Mu freshmen puts finishing touches onto the float on Oct, 14, 2009.

The Phi Mu sorority preparing the final details on it’s float for homecoming on Oct. 14, 2009.

Sydney Cox of the Phi Mu sorority is preparing a mural out of The Lion King on Oct. 14, 2009.

Up close view of pomp from a float in Oklahoma State University’s homecoming parade on Oct, 14, 2009.

Wide angle shot of tan, green and black pomp at Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 14, 2009.

Shot from below the pomp, the sisters of Phi Mu pomp chicken wire for Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 14, 2009.