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Everything you need to know about our favorite tradition

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Homecoming is a chance to celebrate the Blugold spirit with alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and the entire community! We can't wait to see you wearing your blue and gold at the parade or in the stands.

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Signature Homecoming Events

Varsity Night Live | Thursday, October 2

7 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium 

Come support various acts that sing, dance, and lip sync their way into the Homecoming weekend! Royalty will also be announced at this event. Varsity Night Live is free and open to all.

Homecoming Parade | Saturday, October 4

10 a.m. at Water Street-2nd Ave to Sonnentag Center (new route)

We're bringing the Homecoming Parade BACK to Water Street! The parade route will begin at Water St. and 2nd Ave and end in the Sonnentag Center parking lot. All community groups, businesses, and organizations are welcome to join the parade. To join, before Friday, Oct. 3rd.

The Sonnentag will be open for tours following the parade! Stop by to check out this incredible new facility (seriously, you have to see it), shop for a new Blugold shirt, and enjoy a popsicle before continuing to your next stop. 

Tailgating | Saturday, October 4

11 a.m at Carson Park 

Get ready for the football game by tailgating at Carson Park. Blugold Fever Fest is sponsored by the Alumni Association and UW-Eau Claire Foundation! Food and pregame activities are open to all prior to and during the game! Enjoy food truck offerings and drinks and shop exclusive Blugold merchandise. Gather to listen to the Blugold Marching Band before they enter the stadium.

糖心Vlog vs. UW-Stout Football Game | Saturday, October 4

1 p.m. at Carson Park 

Cheer on the Blugolds as they take on rival Blue Devils from UW-Stout. Wear your blue and gold, clap along with the Blugold Marching Band, and get a picture with mascot Blu at the game. Get in free with Blugold ID, or at the ticket window.

Fifth Quarter - Post-Game Party | Saturday, October 4

4 p.m. at Carson Park 

Don't let the celebration end! Enjoy music by Uncommon Denominator and grab a bite at the food truck after the game outside the stadium.

I Love the 90s Concert | Saturday, October 4

7:30 p.m. at the new Sonnentag Center

Keep the nostalgia going with a line-up straight from the 90s. The I Love the 90s tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic 1990s artists including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and Young MC. Take this chance to explore 糖心Vlog's newest facility and lose your voice singing along to old favorites.

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Make It a Weekend
There's a full weekend of events on the calendar for Homecoming 2025. Book a hotel and stay a couple days in Eau Claire. Our friends at Visit Eau Claire have some ideas of what you can do while you're here.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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