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Illinois State Homecoming - Relive the Moments

September 23-29, 2024

Town and Gown 5K

8 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024
Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

5k participants waiting to start to running.
Running starts.
Runners going under ISU bridge.
Runners going under ISU bridge.
Runner posing holding her medal.
drumline in parade
Black Colleagues Association banner carried by four women
Gamma Phi Circus studenton german wheel in homecoming parade
Students posing while waiting to walk at the Homecoming parade.
Gamma Phi Circus student dressed as a clown.
Cheerleaders walking at the Homecoming parade.

Homecoming Parade

10 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024
Steps off at the corner of College Avenue and University Street

Football and Tailgating

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Tailgating lots will open at 7 a.m. on game day.

Reggie and crowd watching the homecoming game.
Cheerleaders at the homecoming game.
Tailgaters.
Tailgaters posing.
Homecoming game players.
ISU band playing at the homecoming game.
Marshals standing together smiling
Reggie's marshalls in convertible
two adult and two children smiling
Homecoming Royalty posing.
Homecoming Royalty receiving a crown.

Homecoming Marshals

A tradition at Illinois State highlights the many Illinois State generations through the selection of Homecoming Marshals.

Relive the Moments Photo Contest

On campus or off, Redbird Pride is strong. Share your favorite #RedbirdHomecoming memory with a photo to enter to win a Homecoming prize pack!

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