Tucson: Lighting of A of Mountain 5k Fun Run — Old Main and UA Mall, The UA Alumni Association partners with UA Campus Recreation, Faculty Fellows, Housing & Residential Life, and Campus Health for this year’s event which will serve as the official kickoff to Homecoming. Run, walk or roll. Participants can donate non-perishable food items or a monetary donation to help our students on campus. One hundred percent of participant donations will go to the UA Campus Pantry, which works to reduce food shortage in the Wildcat community. The Fun Run takes place on the UA Mall, 6 loops in front of Old Main to Cherry Ave. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 21.
Lighting of 'A' Mountain — Top floor of the Main Gate Garage, 815 E. Second St. Hosted by the UA Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Ambassadors. Celebrate with students, alumni and the Tucson community as we kick off Homecoming week festivities with the traditional Lighting of "A" Mountain. Enjoy free food and refreshments. Meet Wilbur and Wilma. Sing "Bear Down" with the alumni pep band and UA cheerleaders. And watch the "A" glow over Tucson. 5 p.m. Oct. 21. 5 p.m.
50th Class reunion — There will be plenty of activities all weekend for the Class of 1968 including induction into the revered Silver and Sage Society for those who graduated from the UA 50 or more years ago. For more information arizonaalumni.com/1968. Oct. 25-27.
Homecoming Luncheon — Student Union, North Ballroom. Join friends, alumni, faculty, staff and students as we all show our Wildcat pride, spirit and love for the University. At the luncheon, we will honor the class of 1968 reunion attendees and the Alumni of the Year Award winners. $40. For questions or to make special accommodations, please contact Rebecca Determan 520-626-7814 or at rebecca.determan@al.arizona.edu. 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26.
GLOW: A Young Alumni Party at Homecoming — Americano Mexicano, 800 E. University Blvd. It’s the first young alumni Homecoming party just for graduates from the last five years. Food, drinks, games, good people, photo booth and a DJ. 9 p.m. Oct. 26.
Homecoming Tents on the Mall — UA Mall. The 104th annual Homecoming celebration is a community-wide event with more than 50,000 alumni and students attending the weekend's festivities. The UA Homecoming Tents on the Mall is a unique opportunity for alumni, students, staff and faculty to come together to celebrate the past, present and future of the University of Arizona. Many colleges, Greek organizations and clubs set up tents for their alumni to mingle before heading to the football game. Time TBA, Oct. 27.
Wildcat for Life Tailgate Party: Open to the Public — UA Mall, Corner of Cherry Avenue and University Blvd. Don't miss the biggest tailgate party on the Mall! And don't forget this tailgate is open to the public. Get ready for the game with friends and classmates at the official Wildcat for Life Tailgate Party. All alumni, friends and family are welcome to this FREE event. Enjoy great food, entertainment, a DJ, a photo booth and more. It's the perfect spot to gather with friends before heading to Arizona Stadium for the football game. For more information contact Marc Acuña at marc.acuna@al.arizona.edu or at 520-626-0705. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
Homecoming Parade — University of Arizona Mall. Enjoy our most treasured Homecoming tradition — the parade — with more than 50 floats, Homecoming royalty and the Pride of Arizona marching band. Bring the whole family to take in the Homecoming spirit. For more information about the parade, contact Denise Shorbe denise.shorbe@al.arizona.edu. 3:45 p.m. Oct. 27.
