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Photo gallery Scenes from Homecoming 2015

October 19, 2015

UW-Madison students, alumni and fans celebrated Homecoming 2015, highlighted by the traditional parade down State Street on Friday night. It was one of many Homecoming week activities sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). In the main event Saturday, the Badger football team defeated Purdue, 24-7. Photos by Jeff Miller and Bryce Richter of University Communications.

Members of the UW Spirit Squad performed one of their trademark balancing acts for the crowd with the illuminated State Capitol in the background.

Members of the UW Spirit Squad performed one of their trademark balancing acts for the crowd with the illuminated State Capitol in the background. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Young Badgers were among the most enthusiastic spectators as the parade floats and performers made their way toward campus.

Young Badgers were among the most enthusiastic spectators as the parade floats and performers made their way toward campus. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Members of several fraternities, including Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma, danced their way down State Street as the procession continued.

Members of several fraternities, including Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma, danced their way down State Street as the procession continued. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Several revelers made a fall fashion statement in the striped bib overalls that have become standard gear for many a well-dressed fan.

Several revelers made a fall fashion statement in the striped bib overalls that have become standard gear for many a well-dressed fan. Photo by: Jeff Miller

This selfie was no doubt headed straight to Facebook.

This selfie was no doubt headed straight to Facebook. Photo by: Jeff Miller

In case the many red hats, sweaters and jackets didn’t make the point, distinctive buttons distributed to the crowd also proclaimed Homecoming.

In case the many red hats, sweaters and jackets didn’t make the point, distinctive buttons distributed to the crowd also proclaimed Homecoming. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Earlier in the week, students broke into teams, donned giant inflatable spheres and battled for the ball during a game of bubble soccer at the McClain Center.

Earlier in the week, students broke into teams, donned giant inflatable spheres and battled for the ball during a game of bubble soccer at the McClain Center. Photo by: Jeff Miller

On Saturday, the Badgers took the field determined to notch their second Big Ten victory of the season in a battle with the Purdue Boilermakers.

On Saturday, the Badgers took the field determined to notch their second Big Ten victory of the season in a battle with the Purdue Boilermakers. Photo by: Bryce Richter

On a bright but chilly day at Camp Randall Stadium, warm headgear was not out of place in the crowd of more than 80,000.

On a bright but chilly day at Camp Randall Stadium, warm headgear was not out of place in the crowd of more than 80,000. Photo by: Bryce Richter

After running the length of the field, law students (including Marc Pawlus, in plaid) toss their canes over the south goal post before the game. Law School lore dating back to the 1930s holds that those who catch their cane on the other side will win their first case; those who don't will have to settle.

After running the length of the field, law students (including Marc Pawlus, in plaid) toss their canes over the south goal post before the game. Law School lore dating back to the 1930s holds that those who catch their cane on the other side will win their first case; those who don't will have to settle. Photo by: Bryce Richter

The trombone section of the UW Band was looking especially sharp.

The trombone section of the UW Band was looking especially sharp. Photo by: Bryce Richter

In the game, running back Alec Ingold (45) made his way into the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown — one of his two scores in Wisconsin's 24-7 win.

In the game, running back Alec Ingold (45) made his way into the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown — one of his two scores in Wisconsin's 24-7 win. Photo by: Bryce Richter

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