The UI Homecoming Parade is always a huge hit with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the community. This year's parade begins Friday, Oct. 10, at 5:45 p.m. in downtown Iowa City. File photo by Bill Adams.

UI prepares to celebrate Homecoming

There’s something for everyone with new and old traditions

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Written by: Office of Strategic Communication

It’s been a tradition since 1912. Now, the University of Iowa is preparing to celebrate Homecoming. This year’s theme is “Gold and Black Take Me Back.”

Cultural Diverity Festival 2013: A young festival participant enjoys getting her face painted by Hip Hop Hannah face painting. — The Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival 2013: A young festival participant enjoys getting her face painted by Hip Hop Hannah face painting. File photo by Tom Jorgensen.

The festivities will start with Volunteer Day—a new Homecoming event—on Saturday, Oct. 4, and the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival on Sunday, Oct. 5. This year's festival will also feature a new element—a Carnaval parade, which will start at Hubbard Park at 11 am. The Homecoming celebration will end with the Hawkeyes taking on Indiana University on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.

View the full schedule of UI Homecoming events.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in UI Homecoming activities, contact the UI Center for Student Involvement and Leadership in advance at 319-335-3059.