Homecoming Events

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 09/26/25- 10/03/25 All Day SU North/South Lobby
Parade Build TBD TBD
Parade 09/28/25 Across Campus
Carnival 09/28/25 Founder's Green
Lip Sync 10/02/25
Homecoming Football Game 10/04/25 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 1pm 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 between 3:30-4pm 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 the Field House parking lot between 3:30-4pm. If you’re a Float Unit, make sure the driver of the golf cart has their driver’s license on hand for check in.
  • 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 Fairfield 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 Gampel 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:

  • Come with your team ready to compete in some nostalgic field day games (tug of war, relay race, cup stack, etc.) to earn more points towards your Homecoming score.
  • Be sure to wear sneakers & follow all safety rules and regulations around the event.
  • After you’re done competing, feel free to enjoy the additional elements of the event!

As a non-participating student:

  • Come out to Founders Green to celebrate the end of Homecoming week and get excited for the Homecoming Football game! Enjoy watching the Homecoming teams compete & the additional elements of the event.
  • This event will feature the Hops 44 food truck, yard games, inflatables, caricatures, airbrush, and more!