Spectators line the streets as the 2014 Kansas University Homecoming Parade marches north on Massachusetts Street, Friday, Sept. 26 2014 in downtown Lawrence.

On the docket this weekend: blintzes, hymns, parade floats (and school spirit) galore, plus a ceremony for this year’s Phoenix Award winners. If you’re looking for something to do that’s a little spookier, check out our a roundup of this weekend’s Halloween festivities

Kansas University Homecoming Parade

6 p.m. Friday, downtown Lawrence

Given that this year’s homecoming parade falls on Halloween weekend, the theme — “Ghosts of Jayhawks Past” — seems pretty appropriate.

The annual parade will begin at South Park and make its way down Massachusetts Street, followed by a pep rally on Eighth Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets.

The actual homecoming game between KU and Oklahoma kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

52nd Annual Blintz Brunch

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Drive

A beloved and longstanding Lawrence tradition continues this year at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, where guests (for $10 a ticket) can enjoy a hot blintz breakfast or stock up on frozen blintzes at the bake sale.

Among the made-from-scratch Jewish treats up for purchase this year: bagels and lox, kosher salami, kugel and matzoh ball soup.

Once you’ve had your fill, peruse the gift shop for Israeli art and jewelry, pottery, books, clothing and seasonal items, or bid on merchandise from local vendors at the silent auction.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 841-7636 or emailing ljcc@sunflower.com. As with years past, proceeds will benefit the LJCC.

Phoenix Awards reception

2 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Celebrate the winners of this year’s Phoenix Awards with a free and open-to-the-public reception.

The Phoenix Awards, now in their 20th year, recognize outstanding artistic achievement in the Lawrence community. This year’s honorees are John Derby in the Art Educator category, Marty Olson in the category of Exceptional Artistic Achievement and the Committee on Imagination & Place in the Creative Spaces category.

Church Corner Hymn Fest

3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St.

The “Church Corner” of 10th Street — First United Methodist and Trinity Episcopal share the corner of 10th and Vermont streets, while Plymouth Congregational sits across the street and First Christian occupies the corner of 10th and Kentucky streets — are coming together for an afternoon of multi-denominational music.

Audience members are invited to sing along to a lineup of “much-loved hymns,” and later, join in on an anthem performed by the “Church Corner Choir” (which comprises members from all four houses of worship) directed by Doug Lawrence. Dr. Tandy Reussner (of Organ Vespers Concert fame) and KU School of Music dean Dr. Robert Walzel on will provide accompaniment on organ and clarinet, respectively.

A reception featuring autumnal desserts will follow. The event is free, but a free-will offering to benefit the Jubilee Café will be collected.