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Alumni Band Homecoming Events

Come one, come all on October 25-26, 2019, for another exciting Illinois State University Homecoming with Big Red Marching Machine alumni and friends! Registration is now closed.

Friday, October 25

  • 6 p.m.

    Catch up with old and new friends at our alumni social at Jesse's Grill at the Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal . Get together and get ready for some laughs and a trip down memory lane with alumni throughout the decades.

Saturday, October 26

  • 8 a.m.

    Enter through the east side gates of Hancock Stadium for check-in, refreshments, and watching the current BRMM practice. Parade participants are asked to wear ISU attire!

  • 10 a.m.

    Step off for the parade. Each participant is responsible for instrument/flip chart. If you require an instrument or flag, please indicate in registration. The school cannot provide baritones, sousaphones, and bass drums. Music is available online.

    If you're more comfortable riding, that option is available. Or, you may choose to watch the parade with fellow alumni band members at the corner of Broadway and North St. (in front of CVS Pharmacy).

  • 2 p.m.

    Redbirds kick off against Southern Illinois. Purchase your tickets at GoRedbirds.com/Tickets.

  • Post Game

    Gather instruments and march back to Cook Hall if you'd like or just gather there for announcements and singing of the Alma Mater.

    We are excited to be planning what has become a lasting Homecoming tradition. We encourage you to invite friends too! Please help us spread the word by sharing this site and join our Facebook group to stay connected.