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Homecoming 2024

Homecoming 2024 - October 18 - 19

We can't wait to welcome you back to campus in 2024 for Â鶹´«Ã½ State's Homecoming! From the parade to Tent City and special reunions to the big game, the Â鶹´«Ã½ State Office of Alumni Relations, in collaboration with the Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Alumni Association, the Â鶹´«Ã½AA Black Alumni Network, Campus Activities Board, Racer Athletics and others, has in store for you a robust schedule of activities.

For more University Events, check out the Â鶹´«Ã½ State Events Calendar.

Featured Events

Thursday

Enjoy drinks and dinner at A Taste of the Arts

A Taste of the Arts

Support scholarships for students studying music, theatre, and art with a night you won't forget featuring student performances, dinner, and a live auction.

Learn more and buy tickets

Saturday

Racer Band drum line

Homecoming Parade

Line up along Main Street to watch the annual Homecoming Parade, where this year's theme is 'It's A Racer Holiday.' The Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday

Color guard member holds flag

Tent City

Listen to live music, watch performances from the Racerettes, and run into old friends as you wander through the tents in Stewart Stadium. Tent City will be open from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday

wide shot of stewart stadium

Racer Football

After Tent City, watch the Racers take on Illinois State during the Homecoming game. The Homecoming King and Queen Coronation will be during the pregame ceremonies.

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