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Homecoming 2006: Lighter of Lamps


 

Men and women singing in a choir.
Homecoming 2005 was filled with music, dancing, and competition.

Tuesday, Oct. 17
11:05 a.m.: Opening ceremonies (Marriott Center)
Noon: BYUSA barbecue (Carillon Quad)
6:30 p.m.: Hike and light the Y (meet at WSC Jamba Juice)

Wednesday, Oct. 18
Noon: BYUSA noonday activities (Brigham Square)
6 p.m.: Baby pageant (WSC Terrace)

Thursday, Oct. 19
11 a.m.: College Honored Alumni Lecture Series (various locations)
Noon: BYUSA noonday activities (WSC Terrace)
7:30 p.m.: Homecoming Spectacular (Marriott Center)

A man wearing a kilt walks down a street while playing the bagpipes.
The 2006 festivities promise more of the same.

Friday, Oct. 20
All day: Reunions (various locations)
Noon: BYUSA noonday activities (Brigham Square)
4 p.m.: True Blue Football (Helaman Field)
5 p.m.: Alumni dinner (WSC ballroom)
7:30 p.m.: Homecoming Spectacular (Marriott Center)
8:30 p.m.: Homecoming dances (various locations)

A group of performers wearing traditional Native American dress.
Other activities will renew friendships, celebrate BYU, and honor deserving individuals.

Saturday, Oct. 21
All day: Reunions (various locations)
TBA: Cougar Run kids’ races (BYU track)
8 a.m.: Free pancake breakfast (various locations)

8:45 a.m.: Cougar Run (BYU track)
9 a.m.: Homecoming parade (starts in Marriott Center east parking lot)
1 p.m.: Football game vs. UNLV (LaVell Edwards Stadium)
8:30 p.m.: Homecoming dances (various locations)

BYU football players preparing to hike the ball while facing an opposing team

For tickets to Homecoming Spectacular or the football game, call 1-800-322-BYU1 or 801-422-BYU1.

See alumni.byu.edu for more details about Homecoming 2006.

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