This year’s Homecoming Weekend is bigger and better than ever, packed with campus and community events all weekend long! We are so excited to welcome home Miami alumni of all generations and hope to make this experience like none other. This year’s festivities are happening October 7-9.
Below, we have highlighted some of the biggest events happening on Saturday… but that’s not it! Check out the full guide to the weekend schedule.
Homecoming Parade
Miami is bringing back its annual homecoming parade this year! Catch the long line of classic cars, floats, tractors, bikes, and more who will be traveling toward Millett Hall for the football pregame activities. The parade will start on Cook Field at 10 a.m., move down High St, onto Tallawanda Road, and end in Millett’s west parking lot. There will also be prizes awarded for participants that have the most Miami red and white spirit, most Homecoming spirit, and are most creative!
Homecoming Tailgate
The west parking lot and lawn of Millett will be packed with food trucks, games, spirit, and fun for the pregame festivities! Walk around, socialize, and get excited about kickoff! Then, you can help welcome the Miami football team as they arrive and walk down Weeb Ewbank Way toward Yager Stadium during the “Hawk Walk.”
Many alumni groups and organizations will also have tents set up for you to see how to get involved or hang out with those you haven’t seen in a while! Check out the list of participating groups.
Miami Football vs. Kent State
The RedHawks take on the Golden Flashes of Kent State for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Yager Stadium. Last year, the Flashes denied us the opportunity to play in the MAC championship, so we need the stadium to be packed with energy! Make sure to stay for a special firework display after the game too! Need tickets? Click here for ticket and purchasing information.
Oxtoberfest
The city of Oxford is hosting a German-themed, family-friendly festival called Oxtoberfest from 1 p.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday! Head uptown before or after the football game to enjoy contests, games, food trucks, kid activities, and music! Uptown Oxford will be closed off to traffic to allow businesses and organizations to set up booths in the streets that you won’t want to miss! You can find more information on the Oxtoberfest website.
There are plenty of other events happening that you might be interested in and we encourage you to take advantage of them! We can’t wait to celebrate this coming weekend with past, present, and future Miamians!
Additional Homecoming Resources
- Homecoming Event Schedule
- Ultimate Alumni Guide to Homecoming 2022
- Purchase Football Tickets and Parking
- Places to Stay in Oxford
- 2021 Homecoming Photo Gallery
Kenzie Abodeely, Class of 2024
