The university's alumni association has been serving OSU and its alumni since 1887 through its many programs, including homecoming. Homecoming has its roots in the Harvest Carnival, which began in 1913, and included agricultural exhibits, a Harvest Queen competition, a parade, and an evening carnival. By 1920, homecoming had replaced the Harvest Carnival, and in 1921, the alumni association adopted homecoming as an official association event. The parade continues to be a major activity at homecoming. In the 1920s, sororities began decorating the doorways and exteriors of their houses, which have led to elaborate house decorations on the lawns of fraternities, sororities, and residence halls.
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