UW-Platteville to celebrate 100 years of Homecoming tradition

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will celebrate its 100th Homecoming Oct. 6-12, 2024.

The week kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 6 with a student volleyball tournament. Student traditions continue throughout the week, including the banner ceremony on Tuesday, Tug of War on Wednesday and Pioneer Bingo on Thursday. The Yell Night and coronation of Homecoming royalty will take place Friday, Oct. 11, beginning at 7 p.m., when the Pioneer women's volleyball team takes on Cornell College.

Saturday, Oct. 12 begins with an invitation to alumni and friends to the Alumni Homecoming Hospitality Tent, at 385 West Main Street, beginning at 9 a.m. The Homecoming Parade down Main Street begins at 10 a.m., followed by a Homecoming luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the South Patio of Ullsvik Hall.

The festivities continue as the Pioneer football team takes on UW-River Falls at 1 p.m. The day will conclude with the traditional lighting of the "M" and fireworks at the Platte Mound, at 9 p.m.

For more information and a complete list of Homecoming events, visit www.uwplatt.edu/homecoming.