2021 Illinois Homecoming Week Events
Close or Apart, We’re Illini at Heart
Sunday, Oct. 3 (Kick-Off)
- Homecoming 5K/Kid’s Run (9am check-in, 10:00am – 5k begins)
- Homecoming Kickoff Event (10:30am)
- Alumni Center Fountain Dye, Pancake Breakfast, Activities
Monday, Oct. 4 (Our University, Our Students, Our Alumni)
- Dinner on the Quad – Time TBA
Tuesday, Oct. 5 (International Day)
- American Football 101 – 3:00 – 4:30pm
- Global Talent Show – 7pm (Registration information to follow)
Wednesday, Oct. 6 (Honoring the Arts)
- Greeks Support Homecoming BBQ at Washington Park – 4 – 6pm
Thursday, Oct. 7 (Celebrating the U of I Community)
- Special Thursday Night Live Downtown Champaign – Time TBA
- Alumni Gala (Invite Only)-IAA (6:00pm) (This is a private event. If you have interest in attending, please email illinoisalumni@uillinois.edu for more information.
Friday, Oct. 8 (Get Ready!)
- Homecoming Band Concert – Time TBA
Saturday, Oct. 9 (Game Day)
- Pre-Parade Reception (Invite Only) – Time TBD)
- Homecoming Parade – 11:00am
- Grange Grove Tailgating-DIA
- Football Game vs. Wisconsin – 2:30 or 3:00pm
- Late Night Dance – 10:30pm – 1:45am
*Does not include ALL events hosted by Colleges & Academic Departments