Paradin’, Yellin’, Boomin’ for Fantastic U of Montana Homecoming
Somebody get the weather service to sign a binding contract, because right now, things sound pretty good!
With the promise (for now) of sunshine and highs in the 60s and 70s, you are invited to join the excitement of the University of Montana's Homecoming week activities, including several extremely popular events. And that doesn't even include the big football game!
Homecoming week on the UM campus will feature such traditional mainstays as the annual parade starting at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Higgins Avenue and Broadway in downtown Missoula. The parade runs south on Higgins then east on University Avenue. Celebrate your Grizzly pride and spirit with a vibrant procession of floats, bands and community togetherness. The 2024 parade theme is "A Fall Affair." Remember, Griz fans, the homecoming football game vs. Northern Arizona will be at 2:00 p.m., to give you a little extra time to make your way to the stadium after the parade.
The night before the parade is another event you don't want to miss: The Friday Yell Night Pep Rally. Activities begin at 8:00 p.m. on the UM Campus Oval. It's free and open to everyone. It's a night of Griz spirit and celebration, including:
UM Fire Club Bonfire
Words from head Football Coach Bobby Hauck
Grizzly Football team members
Lighting of the M
Singing on the Steps
UM Marching Band and Alumni Marching Band
Spirit Squads and Monte the Mascot (newly inducted into the National Mascot Hall of Fame)
Fireworks
There are many other activities as part of the homecoming week celebration as well. Get more of your Griz on by checking out the Grizzly Alumni Association event page here.
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