Indiana University Athletics
IU Homecoming 2018: Block Party, Stadium Tours Among Marquee Events
10/7/2018 10:34:00 PM | Football, General, Marketing & Promotions
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – There will be no shortage of events, attractions and fun for fans of all ages during the 111th Indiana University Homecoming weekend, Oct. 12-14.
In addition to the annual Homecoming Parade and Block Party Oct. 12, there are countless other marquee events planned in and around Bloomington for the weekend. All of these activities surround a highly-anticipated Oct. 13 match-up against Iowa at Noon, a huge contest as Coach Tom Allen's team looks to move closer to bowl eligibility.
"There's no better place to be in the fall than Bloomington, and that's particularly true during Homecoming weekend," said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass. "Besides the Homecoming game, we will have a lengthy list of entertaining events planned throughout the weekend. We invite everyone to join in on the fun and help create a big-time atmosphere for Coach Allen and the Hoosiers as we face Iowa."
Among the marquee events:
Friday, Oct. 12
60th Annual Homecoming Parade and Homecoming Block Party
Get ready for the Homecoming parade by stopping by the Homecoming Block Party at the intersection of 17th Street and Woodlawn Avenue from 4-6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy music, games and family fun, all free of charge. A variety of food trucks will also be on location, offering a variety of food options.
The Homecoming Parade, meanwhile, will get underway at 6 p.m. and start from the corner of 17th and Woodlawn. The parade route will head south along Woodlawn Avenue, a straight shot to the Indiana Memorial Union. In addition to the Marching Hundred, there are more than 75 entries and bands participating in the parade, including the IU Alumni Band. Parking is available in the Memorial Stadium lots.
Friday Night Memorial Stadium Tours
A new, exciting FREE option for Hoosier fans are the Friday Night Memorial Stadium tours. This guided tour offers behind the scenes access to Memorial Stadium and the new Excellence Academy, offering an experience you can't get on game days. You'll be able to stand on the Excellence Academy's new terrace, view the field from the suites and hear a pre-game speech in the official team meeting room. Your ½ hour tour will conclude with the opportunity to run onto the field just like the Hoosiers on Saturdays. While the tour is free, reservations are needed to secure your spot for the best Stadium Tour in the Country!
REGISTER NOW FOR FRIDAY NIGHT STADIUM TOURS
IU Men's Soccer vs. Maryland
A pair Big Ten Soccer heavyweights square off at 7:30 p.m. when second-ranked Indiana hosts Maryland at Bill Armstrong Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Coach Todd Yeagley's Hoosiers are coming off a NCAA runner-up season last fall and appear well positioned to contend for another College Cup berth. Maryland, meanwhile, has won two of the last four Big Ten regular season championships and has given up only six goals in its first eight matches this season.
MARYLAND VS. INDIANA MEN'S SOCCER TICKETS
Saturday, Oct. 13
IU Alumni Association Hoosier Huddle Homecoming Pregame Tailgate Party
Join other IUAA members at the DeVault Alumni Center (1000 East 17th Street) from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. for delicious food and beverages, live entertainment, and loads of IU spirit. This is a tented event and space is limited, s
o register to secure a spot for yourself and your guests!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE IUAA HOOSIER HUDDLE
The Walk
One of the special pregame traditions for IU Football, Coach Tom Allen and the Hoosiers will gather on the west side of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and then make their way through the throngs of IU fans and well-wishers and head into Memorial Stadium. Players and coaches will arrive at approximately 9:45 a.m. for The Walk. Fans arriving early for The Walk are also invited to enjoy the Marching Hundred and IU Cheerleader Fan Rally, which will take place on the east side of Memorial Stadium.
Indiana vs. Iowa Homecoming Game
The Hoosiers welcome Iowa to Memorial Stadium for a highly-anticipated Noon kick-off. This is the first match-up between the teams since Nov. 7, 2015, when IU narrowly missed out on an upset of a top-10 foe, falling 35-27 to the Hawkeyes. Close games are nothing new in this series, as the last three games played at Memorial Stadium have been decided by eight, three, and five points.
IOWA VS. INDIANA TICKETS
In addition to the annual Homecoming Parade and Block Party Oct. 12, there are countless other marquee events planned in and around Bloomington for the weekend. All of these activities surround a highly-anticipated Oct. 13 match-up against Iowa at Noon, a huge contest as Coach Tom Allen's team looks to move closer to bowl eligibility.
"There's no better place to be in the fall than Bloomington, and that's particularly true during Homecoming weekend," said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass. "Besides the Homecoming game, we will have a lengthy list of entertaining events planned throughout the weekend. We invite everyone to join in on the fun and help create a big-time atmosphere for Coach Allen and the Hoosiers as we face Iowa."
Among the marquee events:
Friday, Oct. 12
60th Annual Homecoming Parade and Homecoming Block Party
Get ready for the Homecoming parade by stopping by the Homecoming Block Party at the intersection of 17th Street and Woodlawn Avenue from 4-6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy music, games and family fun, all free of charge. A variety of food trucks will also be on location, offering a variety of food options.
The Homecoming Parade, meanwhile, will get underway at 6 p.m. and start from the corner of 17th and Woodlawn. The parade route will head south along Woodlawn Avenue, a straight shot to the Indiana Memorial Union. In addition to the Marching Hundred, there are more than 75 entries and bands participating in the parade, including the IU Alumni Band. Parking is available in the Memorial Stadium lots.
Friday Night Memorial Stadium Tours
A new, exciting FREE option for Hoosier fans are the Friday Night Memorial Stadium tours. This guided tour offers behind the scenes access to Memorial Stadium and the new Excellence Academy, offering an experience you can't get on game days. You'll be able to stand on the Excellence Academy's new terrace, view the field from the suites and hear a pre-game speech in the official team meeting room. Your ½ hour tour will conclude with the opportunity to run onto the field just like the Hoosiers on Saturdays. While the tour is free, reservations are needed to secure your spot for the best Stadium Tour in the Country!
REGISTER NOW FOR FRIDAY NIGHT STADIUM TOURS
IU Men's Soccer vs. Maryland
A pair Big Ten Soccer heavyweights square off at 7:30 p.m. when second-ranked Indiana hosts Maryland at Bill Armstrong Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Coach Todd Yeagley's Hoosiers are coming off a NCAA runner-up season last fall and appear well positioned to contend for another College Cup berth. Maryland, meanwhile, has won two of the last four Big Ten regular season championships and has given up only six goals in its first eight matches this season.
MARYLAND VS. INDIANA MEN'S SOCCER TICKETS
Saturday, Oct. 13
IU Alumni Association Hoosier Huddle Homecoming Pregame Tailgate Party
Join other IUAA members at the DeVault Alumni Center (1000 East 17th Street) from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. for delicious food and beverages, live entertainment, and loads of IU spirit. This is a tented event and space is limited, s
o register to secure a spot for yourself and your guests!REGISTER NOW FOR THE IUAA HOOSIER HUDDLE
The Walk
One of the special pregame traditions for IU Football, Coach Tom Allen and the Hoosiers will gather on the west side of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and then make their way through the throngs of IU fans and well-wishers and head into Memorial Stadium. Players and coaches will arrive at approximately 9:45 a.m. for The Walk. Fans arriving early for The Walk are also invited to enjoy the Marching Hundred and IU Cheerleader Fan Rally, which will take place on the east side of Memorial Stadium.
Indiana vs. Iowa Homecoming Game
The Hoosiers welcome Iowa to Memorial Stadium for a highly-anticipated Noon kick-off. This is the first match-up between the teams since Nov. 7, 2015, when IU narrowly missed out on an upset of a top-10 foe, falling 35-27 to the Hawkeyes. Close games are nothing new in this series, as the last three games played at Memorial Stadium have been decided by eight, three, and five points.
IOWA VS. INDIANA TICKETS
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