Homecoming

Return home to Bloomington

Homecoming weekend in Bloomington is one of the best times of the year—it’s a chance to reconnect with friends and celebrate your favorite IU traditions. Relive the excitement of Homecoming 2024—propelled by a winning football season—and bookmark this page for details about Homecoming 2025, coming soon.

Homecoming 2024

The Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race, Hoosier Hysteria, service projects, John Mellencamp’s statue unveiling, and a 49-point victory—that’s what made Homecoming 2024 in B-Town special.

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Hoosier Homecoming Highlights

Homecoming Parade

Homecoming weekend kicks off with the Marching Hundred as they lead a Friday evening procession starring IU student groups and local community organizations.

Hoosier Huddle

An annual tailgate for tried-and-true IU fans. Local food, drink, entertainment, and a sea of Cream and Crimson!

Homecoming Game

The 2024 season was one for the record books. Keep up with IU football’s postseason pursuits.

Hoosier Week

Every year, the Student Alumni Association hosts several events the week of Homecoming—and you’re invited. Stay tuned for the 2025 lineup.

Homecoming in the Headlines

Hoosiers Husk Nebraska;Luckiest guy in the world: Sculpture of John Mellencamp unveiled at IU Bloomington.

Homecoming FAQs

With a full schedule of events, questions are sure to arise. We’ve got the answers, plus tips and tricks to make the most of the weekend.

The parade will start on 13th Street and Woodlawn Avenue and head down Woodlawn to 17th Street. Kick off the weekend with this iconic, family-friendly event!

Parking on campus and in Bloomington can be a breeze when you know what to expect; however, things might get a little tricky Homecoming weekend. View a campus map and get additional info.

Parking Pro Tips:

  • Steer clear of spots that say “24-hour tow away” on campus.
  • On Parade Day, you can park for free at Memorial Stadium and throughout the athletics campus.
  • Parking is free in most IU parking garages all day Saturday and Sunday. However, on Saturday, you will have to pay to park in the Kelley School of Business and Luddy School garages.
  • Cars parked overnight Friday in a Memorial Stadium lot will be ticketed and towed.

The parking lots around Memorial Stadium and the grass tailgating fields open a minimum of five hours prior to kickoff. Traffic to Bloomington and around town will be heavy, so allow plenty of time to get here.

Don’t forget: Large tents, glass bottles, and kegs are not permitted. Read the tailgating and game-day policies.

Gather two and half hours before kickoff on the east side of Memorial Stadium to enjoy the game day rally before high-fiving the Indiana Football players and coaches during their pregame Walk led by the Marching Hundred, cheerleaders, and RedSteppers!

Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Make sure you are in your seats when the famed 300-member Marching Hundred takes the field for their pregame band show, complete with marching precision and musical brilliance. The RedSteppers dance team also adds an element of sparkle with show-stopping routines and dazzling high kicks!

IU Athletics follows a clear bag policy, which is similar to other collegiate venues and NFL stadiums. Learn more about bag guidelines and restrictions.

Start the countdown now

It’s never too early to plan a return trip to campus. Make sure these Homecoming dates are on your calendar:

  • October 18, 2024 (tentative)

Want to relive past Homecomings?

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