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Special Announcement Regarding Parade and Rah! Rally

Due to weather concerns, the OU Homecoming Parade scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, has been canceled. The Homecoming Rah! Rally will now begin at 8:30 p.m. – an earlier time – in McCasland Field House. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to celebrating safely.

HOMECOMING WEEK 2025

Monday, October 20 - Saturday, October 25

Homecoming welcomes alumni back to campus and encourages current students to show off their OU pride!

Special announcement: Due to weather concerns, the OU Homecoming Parade scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday has been canceled. The Homecoming Rally will now begin at 8:30 p.m. – an earlier time –   McCasland Field House. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to celebrating safely.

 

The 110th Homecoming is part of the Student Government Association programming branch through Campus Activities Council. CAC Homecoming is a completely student run and student-led initiative. Organizations participate in a series of individual events such as sidewalk chalking, banner making, a pep-rally, and float making. This year's Homecoming theme is RAH!KLAHOMA and students will design their floats, board, banners and pep rally routines around their chosen bands and artists.

Please direct any questions to the CAC Homecoming student chair, Rena Uddin.

Follow us on Instagram @cachomecoming for more information!


The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Institution, ou.edu/eoo. For accommodations, please call Student Life at (405) 325-3163. Funded by SGA.

2025 Event Schedule

All Week

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Banners & Boards on Display

Recognition of Homecoming Royalty Students

Homecoming Royalty Court Members will be recognized at the Glow Parade, Rah! Rally, and during half-time of the OU vs. Ole Miss game. 

Monday, October 20

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11:00 am

Food Pass Out on the South Oval

Stop by and pick up a grab-and-go breakfast item on your way to class. While supplies last.

6:30 pm

Glow Run to Benefit OU Dance Marathon

Starting on the South Oval and looping through campus, the Glow Run Race Registration will support OU Dance Marathon as they raise funds for the Children's Health Foundation and the Children's Miracle Network.

Register Here

Tuesday, October 21

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1:00 to 3:00 pm

Cardinal Group Companies Presents: Sidewalk Chalk Competition on the South Oval

Registered Student Organizations will compete in a live drawing competition on the South Oval, sponsored by Cardinal Group Companies.

1:00 to 3:00 pm

Cardinal Group Companies Presents: Welcome Home Housing Fair

Looking for a place to call home? Stop by the South Oval and learn all about off-campus housing options, sponsored by Cardinal Group Companies.

6:00 to 9:00 pm

Sark After Dark

Sign up your student organization or friend group to play in CAC Homecoming's Volleyball & Basketball Tournament at Sarkeys Fitness Center (1401 Asp Ave, Norman, OK). Walk ins welcome or register below.

Student Organization Registration

Wednesday, October 22

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10:00 am

Breakfast Pass Out on the South Oval

Stop by and pick up a grab-and-go breakfast item on your way to class. While supplies last. 

6:00 to 8:00 pm

Pop Culture Trivia Night with CAC College Bowl

Grab your friends and test your pop culture trivia knowledge in the Thurman J. White Forum (1704 Asp Avenue). Walk ins welcome or register below.

Student Organization Registration 

Thursday, October 23

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10:00 am

Breakfast Pass Out on the South Oval

Stop by and pick up a grab-and-go breakfast item on your way to class. While supplies last. 

4:00 - 9:00 pm

Parade Float Viewing

Students and spectators who would like to view the floats will have an opportunity to do so Thursday, October 23, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Brooks Mall (north of Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium) in conjunction with the South Oval Series featuring Dan + Shay concert.

7:00 pm

Showtime on the Soval featuring Dan + Shay

Showtime on the Soval featuring Dan + Shay will be open exclusively to OU students, faculty and staff, with tickets available later in the fall semester. The event is closed to the public. 

Free Admission | Ticket Required

  • Open exclusively to full-time OU students, faculty, and staff. The event is closed to the public.
  • Ticket limit: 1 per student, 2 per faculty/staff
  • Ticket claim window: October 1-13 or while supplies last. Check your email for the link to claim tickets.
  • Faculty and staff must show a valid university ID at the gate along with their ticket.

Gates open at 5 p.m. | Concessions, portable restroom facilities available

Visit the Soval Series page

Friday, October 24

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Due to weather concerns, the OU Homecoming Parade scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday has been canceled. The Homecoming Rally will now begin at 8:30 p.m. – an earlier time –   McCasland Field House. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to celebrating safely.

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Party on the South Oval

Canceled due to weather

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Homecoming Glow Parade

Canceled due to weather

8:30 pm

doors open at 7:30 pm

Rah! Rally

Pep Rally will be at the McCasland Field House (151 E Brooks St, Norman). Due to weather, doors will open at an earlier time 7:30pm, with an earlier expected show time of 8:30pm.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now! Ticket proceeds help support the cost of Homecoming events. Due to limited supply of tickets, we encourage you to purchase early as tickets will sell out.

Buy Tickets

Safety Protocols

Safety protocols will be in place. Please adhere to carry-in and clear bag policies, and allow extra time for metal detector screenings upon entry. No lawn chairs, blankets, or backpacks.

Safety Protocol Information  

Parking

There are multiple parking options for Rah! Rally Guests. Download our parking map using the link below!

Parking Map

Saturday, October 25

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Canceled

Boyd House Block Party

Due to anticipated inclement weather, this event has been canceled.

 

 

11:00 am

OU vs. Ole Miss

Student Organization Winners & Royalty Presentations at Halftime.  Limited supply of tickets remaining

 

Purchase tickets

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Cheerleaders at the glow parade in front of the Bizzell Library.

Homecoming Glow Parade

One of Homecoming’s oldest traditions, the Homecoming Parade features dozens of student groups, OU faculty, and members of the OU community in their annual procession down the Scholar's Walk and Brooks Street. Don’t miss the chance to see exciting floats, Homecoming Royalty Court, and many others in this massive celebration of OU Spirit.

 

Download Parade Map (pdf)

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student using chalk to draw on the south oval sidewalk for homecoming.

Leadership Team

Rena Uddin.
Rena Uddin

Executive Chair

 

Email Rena

NameTitleContact
Sawyer StraussExecutive Vice Chairsawyer.g.strauss-1@ou.edu
Chloe RichCommunity Engagementchloe.m.rich-1@ou.edu
Nya BarnardDay Programmingnya.c.barnard-1@ou.edu
Amari GarciaNight Programmingamarigarcia@ou.edu
Nia GordonOperationsnia.k.gordon-1@ou.edu
Georgia MatlackPublic Relationsgeorgia@ou.edu