Photos: 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming Parade and Bonfire
Arizona Wildcats celebrated the 104th Homecoming on Friday with a massive bonfire in front of Old Main, the crowning of the 2018 Homecoming Royalty, then the parade on the UA Mall on Saturday.
Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Homecoming king and queen Ahmed Al-Shamari, left, and Jalon Jackson wave to the crowd during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Wilbur and Wilma wave to the crowd during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
The Pride of Arizona Alumni Band marches during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Kaelyn Bitsoi, Miss Native University of Arizona, waves to the crowd during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Kids walking with the Asian-American Staff and Faculty Alumni Club hand out fortune cookies during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Pride of Arizona members walk out of the Integrated Learning Center after the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
The Pride of Arizona brass section high-fives the crowd during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Honorees from the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity wave during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
"Wildcat Elvis" entertains the parade-goers during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
President Robert Robbins during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
The Arizona Pomline marches during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Alumni from the class of 1990 Betsi Fuhrman, right, and Liz Larger take a photo in front of the class sign-in before the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
A parade participant in all red and blue lets out a 'whoop' during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
A cymbal player with the Pride of Arizona Alumni Band exerts a hearty clap during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Twirler alumni show off the skills they've maintained during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 UA Homecoming parade
Members with the Chain Gang Junior Honorary whoop and holler as they high-five parade-goers during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
The 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire rages in front of Old Main.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
Homecoming king Ahmed Al-Shamari, left, reacts to Jalon Jackson, right, being named queen.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
Ahmed Al-Shamari reacts to being named homecoming king.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
The Pride of Arizona plays in front of Old Main during the 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
Jaden Ralston, right, and Jenna Christensen play their baritone saxophones at the Bear Down Friday pep rally.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
A young Wildcat fan gets a boost to see the Bear Down Friday pep rally.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
A member of the baton twirling team, right, smiles and takes in the Bear Down Friday activities.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
The pomline march along University Boulevard toward the 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
Homecoming king and queen Ahmed Al-Shamari, left, and Jalon Jackson during.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
An onlooker records the blaze on their phone during the 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning.
2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning
The bonfire crackles and burns while onlookers take it in during the 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning.
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