Cold, windy weather did not deter thousands of U-M football fans from turning out for a Jan. 13 parade celebrating the Wolverines’ 12th national championship in the program’s history.
A long ribbon of maize and blue lined both sides of South State Street as the team, Michigan Marching Band and others made their way from Central Campus to Schembechler Hall, and an eventual packed celebration at Crisler Center.
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These students found a way to see above the crowd at the parade’s starting point on South University Avenue. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)Fans lined up in front of — and on — the Sigma Chi fraternity house to enjoy the parade. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)The Michigan Marching Band provided musical support. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)Football team members celebrated from parade vehicles. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)A fan shows their enthusiasm. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)An apartment building along the parade route gave these fans a warmer way to observe the celebration. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)Coach Jim Harbaugh waves to the crowd. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)Parade watchers jammed both sides of South State Street. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)Fans young and old bundled up and cheered the team. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)The parade crowd was a sea of maize and blue. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)Team members celebrate with the crowd as the antique firetruck they were riding passes Yost Ice Arena. (Photo by Erin Kirkland, Michigan Photography)This sign sums up the feelings of fans celebrating a championship season. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)
