This year’s homecoming, themed “The Legacy Continues…” will take place Sunday, Oct. 29 to Saturday, Nov. 4. The week will be filled with a variety of events and festivities for students as well as alumni.The week will kick off with a free gospel concert on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. On Monday, Oct. 30, there will be a book review in the MSC lounge at 6 p.m. followed by poetry and jazz night at 7 p.m. in the MSC ballroom.
This year, Halloween falls on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and there will be Casino Ween (casino night and a haunted house) in the fieldhouse at 7 p.m., followed by a midnight monster meal at 11 p.m. in the MSC dining hall.
On, Wednesday, Nov. 1, Prairie View will recognize the class queens and kings, as well as the homecoming court at a coronation ball in the MSC auditorium and ballroom at 7:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Nov. 2, there will be a fireworks show at the Blackshear Field at 7:30, followed by a tent party at 9 p.m. at the alumni field.
Several events will take place Friday, Nov. 3, including a mock funeral, pep rally, and bonfire starting at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a concert held at 8 p.m. in the fieldhouse, followed by tailgating festivities.
Saturday, Nov. 4, will conclude homecoming week with a parade and an alumni tent meet and greet starting at 9 a.m. The highly anticipated homecoming game will take place at 2 p.m. at Blackshear stadium. The annual step show and after party will also take place on Saturday.