Welcome to the 2025 Homecoming Events Page! Homecoming will be happening at UConn from September 28th-October 4th. This year, we've got a great combination of your favorite traditional events, combined with some fun new ways to show your husky spirit. Full schedule of events to come.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| Homecoming Banners | 09/25/25- 10/06/25 | All Day | SU North/South Lobby |
| Social Media Challenge | 09/28/25- 10/4/25 | All Day | Instagram/ Tik Tok |
| Parade Build | TBD | TBD | |
| Parade | 09/28/25 | 1:30pm | Hillside Rd/Gilbert Rd/Mansfield Way |
| Carnival | 09/28/25 | 2:00pm | Founder's Green |
| Lip Sync | 10/02/25 | 7:00pm | Jorgensen |
| Fan Fest Friday | 10/03/25 | 12:00pm | Fairfield Way |
| Homecoming Football Game | 10/04/25 | 3:30pm | Pratt & Whitney Stadium |
Banners
As a member of a participating team:
- Work with your team to decorate a Homecoming Banner & submit your banner to the Student Activities front desk (SU 308) before the deadline.
- View your banner as it’s displayed in the SU North & South Lobbies throughout Homecoming week.
- Attend Lip Sync to hear the Homecoming Banners winners announcement.
As a non-participating student:
- View the Homecoming Banners in the SU North and South Lobbies throughout Homecoming week.
- Attend Lip Sync to hear the Homecoming Banners winners announcement.
Parade Build
As a member of a participating team:
- If you’re a Float Unit in the parade, arrive at designated time to decorate your golf cart that serves as your team’s parade float.
- If you’re a Marching Unit, this is not applicable. Your team should arrive for parade check-in.
As a non-participating student:
- This event is not applicable unless you are participating as a Float Unit in the parade.
Parade
As a member of a participating team:
- Check your team in at designated location & time.
- Follow directions of the SUBOG volunteer at check in regarding your team’s order in the parade & get lined up in the appropriate order.
- When the parade kicks off, follow the route to the end & feel free to stop in front of the judges table to show off your team’s spirit and pride.
- Follow directions of the SUBOG volunteer at the end of the route, clean up your golf cart, if applicable, and go enjoy the Homecoming Carnival!
As a non-participating student:
- Observe the parade along Hillside Rd, Gilbert Rd, and Mansfield Way to see student organizations, Marching Band, and the iconic husky balloon march through campus showcasing their UConn pride.
- Follow the parade to the end of the route & head to Homecoming Carnival afterwards!
Carnival
As a member of a participating team:
- There are no competition aspects of the Homecoming Carnival. Simply enjoy the rides & food with your friends!
As a non-participating student:
- Enjoy carnival rides, food trucks, and more on Founders Green after the Homecoming Parade!
Lip Sync
As a member of a participating team:
- Prepare a lip sync routine with your team & perform in front of a panel of judges and your peers in a fun-filled, high energy night
- Be sure to complete all required forms & attend the Lip Sync Production Meetings to secure your performance.
As a non-participating student:
- Head to Jorgensen and be prepared for a lot of entertainment and laughs from your peers.
- Watch as each Homecoming team puts on their Lip Sync performance & wait until the end to hear winners for the night announced!
Fan Fest Friday
As a member of a participating team:
- There are no competition aspects to Fan Fest Friday. Simply enjoy the games & food!
As a non-participating student:
- Come out to Fairfield Way to celebrate the end of Homecoming week and get excited for the Homecoming Football game!
- This event will feature food trucks, yard games, inflatables, caricatures, airbrush, and more!