Paradin', Yellin', Boomin' for Fantastic U of Montana Homecoming

Someone should ask the weather service to sign a binding contract, because it sounds pretty good right now!

With the promise of sunshine (for now) and high temperatures in the 60s and 70s, you're invited to take part in the University of Montana's exciting homecoming week activities, including several extremely popular events. And that doesn't even include the big football game!

Homecoming week on the UM campus includes such traditional highlights as the annual parade, which begins at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Higgins Avenue and Broadway in downtown Missoula. The parade runs south on Higgins and then east on University Avenue. Celebrate your Grizzly pride and spirit with a lively procession of floats, bands and fellowship. The theme of the 2024 parade is “An autumn affair.” Remember Griz fans, the homecoming football game against Northern Arizona is 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, there is another event not to be missed: the Friday Yell Night Pep Rally. Activities begin at 8 p.m. on the UM Campus Oval. It's free and open to everyone. It's a night full of Griz spirit and celebration including:

Campfire at the UM Fire Club

Words from head coach Bobby Hauck

Members of the Grizzly football team

Illumination 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. Get more from your Griz by checking out the Grizzly Alumni Association events page here.

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