Both tours are free and will include information regarding recent new buildings and construction sites of future buildings. At noon, the Homecoming Parade steps off at College Avenue and University Street, proceeds east on College to School Street, south on School to North Street, east on North through downtown Normal, east on Beaufort Avenue to Linden Street, north on Linden to Mulberry Street, west on Mulberry to School and north on School, ending at Locust Street. The tailgating lots will include a live band, face painting and a tattoo station. More volleyball action is on tap at 7 p.m. as ISU faces Wichita State at Redbird Arena. Homecoming events conclude on Sunday, Oct. 3, with a 3 p.m. performance of the Illinois State University Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds Concert in the Bone Student Center Ballroom.
Admission is free.
In addition to the many activities open to the entire university and community, Homecoming 1999 will also feature a variety of class reunions and receptions. Homecoming Hospitality Headquarters will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bone Student Center.