Wildcats: Celebrate University of Arizona homecoming week with these events
It's Homecoming Week, Wildcats!
More than 50,000 people expected to celebrate the 104th homecoming, which runs Oct. 21-27.
Here are a list of homecoming activities coming next week:
Find a full list of events at arizonaalumni.com/homecoming
5K Fun Run
Kick off homecoming week with a run, walk or a breezy stroll at the 5K Fun Run.
Participants can donate non-perishable food items or a monetary donation to help our students on campus. One hundred percent of participant donations will go to the UA Campus Pantry, which works to reduce food shortage in the Wildcat community.
When: The Fun Run takes place on the UA Mall, 6 loops in front of Old Main to Cherry Ave.
Where: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21.
Lighting of 'A' Mountain
50th class reunion
There will be plenty of activities all week for the Class of 1968, including induction into the revered Silver and Sage Society for those who graduated from the University of Arizona 50 or more years ago.
For more information, head to arizonaalumni.com/1968.
Homecoming Luncheon
Join friends, alumni, faculty, staff and students as they show their Wildcat pride, spirit and love for the university.
The luncheon will honor the 1968 reunion attendees and the Alumni of the Year Award winners.
For questions or to make special accommodations, contact Rebecca Determan 520-626-7814 or at rebecca.determan@al.arizona.edu.
When: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26.
Where: Student Union, North Ballroom, 1303 E. University Blvd.
Price: $40
Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony
The University of Arizona Alumni Association takes great pride in saluting alumni and friends of the UA for their professional achievement, humanitarian and public service, advocacy for education, distinguished volunteerism and service to students and the university.
At the awards ceremonies, colleges honor and highlight their most accomplished alumni. This ceremony is free and open to the public. Business attire suggested.
When: 2:30 to 5 p.m., Friday. Oct. 26.
Where: Student Union Grand Ballroom South, 1303 E. University Blvd.
Homecoming Bonfire and King & Queen Crowning
Join the Pride of Arizona marching band, UA cheerleaders, the 2018 Homecoming court, and of course, Wilbur and Wilma, at the annual Homecoming bonfire and crowning of the king and queen.
The program begins with a march from the Bear Down Friday Night Pep Rally at Main Gate to the Old Main fountain. After that comes the crowning of the 2018 Homecoming king and queen. The bonfire starts immediately after the crowning.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26.
Where: West side of Old Main, University of Arizona.
GLOW: A Young Alumni Party at Homecoming
Listen up, recent grads!
It’s the first young alumni Homecoming party just for graduates from the last five years!
You can expect food, drinks, games, good people, photo booth and a DJ.
Where: Americano Mexicano, 800 E. University Blvd.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26.
Homecoming Tents on the Mall
Before heading to the football game, mingle with alumni and students, and learn more about university programs and clubs at the UA Homecoming Tents on the Mall.
When: Time TBA, Saturday, Oct. 27.
Where: UA Mall
Homecoming Parade
Enjoy one of the most well-known homecoming tradition — the parade — with more than 50 floats, the homecoming royalty and the Pride of Arizona marching band.
For more information about the parade, contact Denise Shorbe denise.shorbe@al.arizona.edu.
When: Time 3:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27.
Where: University of Arizona Mall
Wildcat for Life Tailgate Party — Open to the Public
Get ready for the football game with friends and classmates at the official Wildcat for Life Tailgate Party. The tailgate party on the mall is open and free to the public.
There will be food, entertainment, a DJ, a photo booth and more.
When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.
Where: UA Mall, Corner of Cherry Avenue and University Blvd.
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The traditional lighting of "A" Mountain starts a week of Homecoming events that include luncheons, mixers, a bonfire and the Homecoming Parade.
A national twirling champion, Bertollini coached at the University of Arizona for 60 years.