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Photos: 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming Parade and Bonfire
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Photos: 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming Parade and Bonfire

  • Mike Christy
  • Oct 27, 2018
  • Oct 27, 2018 Updated Oct 28, 2022

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

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.

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2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

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2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

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2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

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2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

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2018 UA Homecoming parade

2018 UA Homecoming parade

President Robert Robbins during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

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2018 UA Homecoming parade

2018 UA Homecoming parade

The Arizona Pomline marches during the 2018 University of Arizona homecoming parade on campus, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 UA Homecoming parade

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

The 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire rages in front of Old Main.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

Homecoming king Ahmed Al-Shamari, left, reacts to Jalon Jackson, right, being named queen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

Ahmed Al-Shamari reacts to being named homecoming king.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

A young Wildcat fan gets a boost to see the Bear Down Friday pep rally.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

A member of the baton twirling team, right, smiles and takes in the Bear Down Friday activities.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

The pomline march along University Boulevard toward the 2018 University of Arizona Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

Homecoming king and queen Ahmed Al-Shamari, left, and Jalon Jackson during.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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