Homecoming Events Open to the Community
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Homecoming Week offers a wide variety of fun and excitement for the entire Peoria community.
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Monday, September 30
- Live! On Main, 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Join the Activities Council of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø as they host their first-ever Live! On Main. This year’s headliner is comedian . All are welcome to attend.
Cost: $10;
Location: Renaissance Coliseum
Friday, October 4
- Lighting of the B, 7 – 9 p.m. (B is lit around 8:30 p.m.)
This is one of the main highlights of Homecoming Week. Join students, friends, family, and alumni as we light the B on top of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Hall with a short fireworks display to follow. There will be carnival games, food, giveaways, and more!
Cost: free; no RSVP required
Location: in front of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Hall
- Dueling Pianos, 9 – 11 p.m.
Come sing along as brings their live act to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Homecoming! This event is hosted by Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, thanks to a sponsorship from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Student Activities Budget Review Committee.
Cost: free; no RSVP required (cash bar available)
Location: Michel Student Center
Saturday, October 5
- Hilltop Trot, 9 a.m. (Packet pick-up begins at 7:45 a.m.)
ShaZam Racing, Running Central, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Department of Physical Therapy are excited to announce the Hilltop Trot, a 5K run or 1-mile walk through Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s campus. Discounted rates are available to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students and alumni.
Cost: visit for more information
Location: Markin Family Student Recreation Center
- Homecoming Parade, Noon – 1 p.m.
New to Homecoming Week this year is the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Homecoming Parade! After a short hiatus, we are bringing the parade back to celebrate Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and our community. There will be student groups to high five, decorative floats to see, and much more.
Cost: free; no RSVP required
Location: Elmwood (in front of Student Center) → Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Ave → Durya → Fredonia → Glenwood → Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Ave (intersection of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø & Glenwood)
- Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Fest, 2 – 4 p.m.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is bringing together campus and community for another new event this year. Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, inflatables, entertainment by ZJ DJ Music, slushies from Kona Ice, face painting, and much more!
Cost: free; no RSVP required
Location: Hayden-Clark Alumni Quad
- Men’s Soccer, 7 p.m.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Braves will face the Drake Bulldogs and the Homecoming King and Queen will be announced.
Location: Shea Stadium