Homecoming Events
Join us September 8-14, 2024, for a weeklong celebration of homecoming events!
Kickoff Event
Kick off Homecoming 2024 with the annual Alumni Center Fountain dyeing on Sunday, September 8, at 10 a.m. The “flying” pancake breakfast is being held at Alice Campbell Alumni Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by to get in the Homecoming spirit.
Homecoming 5K
Hit the street to kick off Illinois Homecoming Week in the annual Illinois Homecoming 5K Race! Join us on Sunday, September 8, at 10 a.m., rain or shine, to run, jog, walk or roll from the east end of Anniversary Plaza to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center.
Homecoming Parade
The annual Homecoming Parade starts Friday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. The parade will get underway at the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Fourth Street before heading west on Gregory Drive and turning south on First Street.
Game Day
v. Central Michigan
The game is Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m. Tickets are sold through the Fighting Illini. Purchase a FamILLy 4 pack for $89.
And more events all week long!