As the parade winds up participants will gather under the big tent east of McAndrew Stadium for a tailgate lunch while listening to the music of Maddcap, a local band. Each college sponsors informational tables at the tent and the deans of each college will be on hand to meet alumni and visitors. SIUC will honor members of the Class of 1949 this year. A variety of activities have been planned for the group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary of college graduation. Other events planned for the weekend include a pep rally and presentation of the Homecoming court that begins at 8 p.m. Thursday on the steps of Shryock Auditorium.
Tickets are available at the door.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, the Saluki Spirit Craft Sale will be happening at the first floor Hall of Fame in the Student Center.