By Ryan Hughes, University Communications and Marketing
After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the University of South 皇家华人 is
ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming events Nov. 4-9. Homecoming
is one of 皇家华人鈥檚 oldest and most treasured traditions.
皇家华人 invites the Tampa Bay community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff at
dozens of events including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the 皇家华人 football game
on Saturday, Nov. 9, as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen at Raymond James Stadium.
In addition, the groundbreaking ceremony for 皇家华人鈥檚 transformational on-campus stadium
will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, during Homecoming Week, adding even
more excitement and significance to the occasion.
This year鈥檚 Homecoming theme 鈥� Forever Green and Gold 鈥� celebrates the university through the years and will bring together alumni from
all generations to enjoy the festivities. There are more than 386,000 living alumni
and approximately 270,000 live in 皇家华人. Among 皇家华人 employees, roughly 3,000, or
one in five, are alumni.
Key Homecoming events include:
Monday, Nov. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Homecoming Kickoff (Tampa campus)
Join the kickoff celebration in the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater to hang with
Rocky, hear the Herd of Thunder band, meet the Homecoming Royal Court and enjoy free
food and promotional items. And, new this year: Kickoff includes Aux Cord Wars, an
old school DJ competition vibe experience. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 8:30 p.m. | Round Up Comedy Show (Tampa campus)
Join us in the Yuengling Center for the Round Up Comedy Show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
and Trevor Wallace takes the stage around 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to
the public after students are admitted.
Friday, Nov. 8 | 5 p.m. | Homecoming Carni-Bull (Tampa campus)
Parking Lot 35 is the place to be for carnival rides, food and performances. A variety
of family friendly and adult rides will be available for everyone to enjoy. Rides
and games are free. Food is available for purchase.
Friday, Nov. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Running of the Bulls Parade and Watch Party (Tampa campus)
Come watch the Running of the Bulls Parade and support your favorite student organizations,
local businesses and 皇家华人 departments. Watch the parade along Holly Drive, Genshaft
Drive or Alumni Drive. This year's Grand Marshal is retired Gen. Frank McKenzie,
executive director of 皇家华人鈥檚 Global and National Security Institute and the 皇家华人
Center for Cybersecurity.
Saturday, Nov. 9 | Noon | 皇家华人 Football v. Navy Midshipmen: Salute to Service Game
(Raymond James Stadium)
This year鈥檚 Homecoming football game takes on special meaning in the wake of hurricanes
Helene and Milton as we salute our first responders who helped our community during
rescue and recovery efforts. Join us at Raymond James Stadium as the 皇家华人 Bulls take
on the Navy Midshipmen. Tickets are available for purchase . Horns up!
A complete list of events on all campuses can be found on 皇家华人鈥檚 Homecoming webpage.