Loyal alumni await the freshmen Crowds gather in anticipation The marshal leads students carrying residential college banners Wilson College freshmen pass through FitzRandolph Gate Rockefeller College freshmen enjoy the procession Marching band is on hand Forbes College freshmen cheer President Christopher L. Eisgruber greets marchers Whitman and Mathey freshmen with others at the picnic The picnic winds down Freshmen head to Blair Arch Freshman gathered on the steps of Blair Arch New Princetonians learn "Old Nassau" Celebration concludes with Step Sing 1 / 15 Previous image Next image ︎ The "Pre-rade" is one of Princeton's newest traditions, dating to September 5, 2004.