Penn State Homecoming 2009

Homecoming kick-off event for first-year students in East Halls. Performances by a variety of clubs and organizations as well as appearances by Cheerleaders, the Nittany Lion, and Penn State Athletes. Free food, games, and prizes will also be available.

Second annual celebration of Penn State Homecoming's progression throughout the years. This event will be held all day in the HUB and will include performances by a variety of clubs and organizations as well as appearances by Cheerleaders, the Nittany Lion, and Penn State Athletes. Free food, games, and raffles will also be available.

Airbands is a fun-filled night of lip synching and choreography. Come cheer on your favorite organizations as they compete for the Airbands title! This year there will be lots of laughs and even surprises, so come early for a good seat! You don't want to miss this event! Tickets will be available starting Sept 21st up through the day of the event. One per student/faculty ID.

Homecoming is proud to present the first annual Best of Penn State Celebration, a carnival on the HUB lawn featuring booths from a variety of student organizations on campus. Each booth will represent a different aspect of Penn State fun and tradition. In addition to the booths presented by student organizations, join us in the carnival atmosphere of popcorn, cotton candy, sumo wrestling, jousting, a velcro wall, and a mechanical bull! Celebrate Penn State during Homecoming week at the Best of Penn State celebration!

The Student/Alumni Ice Cream Social is a great event that brings together current Penn State students and alumni. Held at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on Friday, October 16, the social gives students the opportunity to connect with alumni over our famous Creamery ice cream while enjoying entertainment provided by the Alumni Blue Band, the Nittany Lion, and the Penn State Cheerleaders.

Celebrated as one of the largest of its kind, the Penn State Homecoming Parade is a thrilling event for students, alumni, family, and friends. Local student bands, distinguished alumni, the Homecoming Court, organization performances, floats, and athletes are just a few of the highlights in the annual Homecoming Parade.

The Pep Rally is an all-ages event which brings the whole Penn State community together. Come show off your Penn State pride right at the heart of Old State. There will be special appearances from all of your Penn State favorites: the cheerleaders, Blue Band, and even the football team! Stay until the end where we crown the 2008 Penn State Homecoming King and Queen!

The Alumni Tailgate Competition showcases one of Penn State's greatest football traditions: tailgating. Interested competitors can log onto homecoming.psu.edu to register for the competition which takes place Saturday, October 17 before our game against Minnesota. The competition will award tailgates that exemplify Penn State's spirit as well as outstanding food variety, and decorations.