Homecoming weekend kicks off Friday

Students on the Purdue University campus.
September 25, 2023 Daniel Meier

Purdue University’s Homecoming 2023 weekend — themed “Giant Leaps Home” — takes place this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30. The campuswide celebration will include activities for Boilermaker alumni and fans of all ages.

Friday, Sept. 29

Free Ride Friday on the Boilermaker Special, noon to 5 p.m. (outside Stewart Center)

Homecoming Parade, 8 p.m. (beginning on Mitch Daniels Boulevard near Memorial Mall) 

Saturday, Sept. 30

Boilermaker Boulevard, 1-3 p.m. (Stadium Mall and Memorial Mall)

Thrill on the Hill, 2 p.m. (Slayter Center of Performing Arts)

Purdue football vs. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. (Ross-Ade Stadium)

For complete event details and updates, visit the homecoming website.

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