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A look at lasting legacies and tailgating traditions from Homecoming 2023

October 9, 2023

Fans turned out on a bright and crisp fall morning to celebrate Homecoming 2023 ahead of the Badger football game, with many adding their own traditions to the game day experience. Read More

Badgers on parade: Scenes from Homecoming 2023

October 7, 2023

UW–Madison's community came together Friday night to celebrate the annual Homecoming parade and the first Homecoming Block Party. Read More

Homecoming Parade: smiles, sparkle and silliness

October 22, 2022

The ingredients were all there for the perfect University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Parade: an unseasonably warm October night, the musical energy of the UW Marching Band, the imaginative sparkle of the floats, and the smiles and laughter of people crowding State Street. Read More

Bucky plans virtual Homecoming for 2020

October 16, 2020

Although COVID-19 will prevent in-person events, the Wisconsin Alumni Association is still creating ways to celebrate — from a star-studded pregame event to the finest flamingo traditions. Read More

Update: UW–Madison responses to homecoming video

January 2, 2020

Information related to the fall student Homecoming video is being reposted following national media coverage which did not fully document the university's response to the issue. Read More

Get Social: Campus gets spiffed up for homecoming

October 17, 2018

In this week's Get Social, we feature some of the best posts about campus in preparation for all the Homecoming festivities. Be sure to share some of your own and tag them #WiscoHoco. Read More

Campus gears up for Homecoming celebration

October 15, 2018

From its beginnings on a crisp November weekend in 1911, Homecoming has grown into the UW’s most beloved tradition. Join us Oct. 18-21! Read More

Homecoming 2016 in pictures

November 12, 2016

As Badgers everywhere celebrate Homecoming, thousands gathered for the annual downtown parade. Read More

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. Read More

Slideshow: Scenes from Homecoming 2015

October 17, 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). Read More

Alumnus Winslow Sargeant delivers Multicultural Homecoming keynote

October 23, 2014

As the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrates its Multicultural Homecoming, with the theme “Back to Where It Al Began,” alumnus Winslow Sargeant returns to his alma mater to deliver the keynote address. Read More

103 years of tradition lives on for UW–Madison’s Homecoming

October 20, 2014

The game day opponent may be a first-timer, but this year’s University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming tradition is 103 years in the making. Thousands of alumni will return this week for the annual commemoration of Homecoming at UW–Madison, when UW graduates join future alumni and the campus community for a weeklong celebration of spirited Badger traditions. Read More

Everyone loves a parade: Homecoming 2013

October 11, 2013

2013 marked the 103rd year of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Parade, this year presented by Lowe's. Read More

Downtown streets to be closed for UW Homecoming Parade

October 10, 2013

Major downtown streets will be closed Friday, Oct. 11, for the annual UW Homecoming Parade presented by Lowe’s. Read More

Tradition takes to the streets for UW Homecoming 2013

October 4, 2013

It's time for a storied tradition to come alive on campus. Thousands of alumni will return for the annual commemoration of Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, set for Oct. 6-13, featuring a week-long celebration of UW graduates, future alumni, and all things Badger. Read More

Celebrating sustainability during Homecoming

October 22, 2012

Homecoming Week 2012 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison kicked off Sunday with a campus cleanup event - a fitting opening for a week filled with sustainability-themed activities. Read More

Downtown streets to be closed for UW Homecoming Parade Oct. 26

October 19, 2012

Some major downtown Madison streets will be closed for several hours on Friday, Oct. 26 for the annual University of Wisconsin Homecoming Parade. Read More

Annual Homecoming week to emphasize community service

October 19, 2012

In the spirit of tradition and giving back to the community, students will step up during this year's Homecoming week at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to help those in need and make campus a more beautiful place for all. Read More