University of Florida hosts one of the largest Homecoming activities in the nation. The week's many activities culminate in The Gator Growl, a daylong festival that brings in major entertainers, such as Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Cosby, and attracts more than 60,000 people. It's a big happening here. Florida junior Andrew Rosin said students get excited about Homecoming activities. The UW Alumni Council also sponsors events for the thousands of alumni that return for Homecoming week.
Homecoming is a great tradition.
It's been going on for who knows how long. University alumna Joy Hester, who currently works at Harvard University, said that when she was in Ann Arbor, Homecoming was not important on campus. But I remember when I was at U of M that it wasn't promoted very well. I'd never go back specifically for Homecoming. Other universities have longstanding Homecoming traditions.