The Director applications are available and due by 5 pm on February 8th, 2018:
The Associate Producer applications are available and due by 5 pm on January 29th, 2018:
2018 Applications
2017 Gator Growl Lineup
Also Featuring
Featuring WWE Superstar and Gator Alum Titus O’Neil and Hype Squad:
Joel Rivera, Omari White, Heather Jackson
Prohibited Items
- Outside food or drink
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Fireworks / explosives
- Laser pointers
- Helium balloons
- Air horns and noisemakers
- Bicycles / roller blades / skates / skateboards
- Oversized bags
- Chairs of any kinds (Blankets are allowed)
- Video camera / Video recording devices / audio recording devices
- Cameras with detachable lenses / cameras with fixed lenses longer than 6 inches
- Selfie sticks / tripods / monopods
- Thermoses and coolers
- Laptop computers
- iPads and tablet computers
Homecoming Events
Homecoming Pageant
September 24, 2017
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Curtis M Phillips Center
The Homecoming Pageant showcases what the University of Florida and its students have to offer. From Cicerones to Preview Staffers to presidents of various organizations, UF is full of hardworking and dedicated students.
Soulfest
October 1st, 2017
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Curtis M Phillips Center
Soulfest is an live multicultural extravaganza that showcases various forms of expression and art from the students of UF and the Gainesville community.
Festival
October 6th, 2017
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Plaza of the Americas
The Homecoming Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates homecoming week and the University of Florida. There will be entertainment for people of all ages including a DJ, bounce house, lawn games and much more!
SunTrust Gator Gallop
October 6th, 2017
11:15AM – 1:15PM
Percy Beard Track
The SunTrust Gator Gallop is a family friendly two-mile run for people of all athletic abilities. The run takes place on the University of Florida campus, starting at the James G. Pressly Stadium and ending in the Plaza of the Americas where the Homecoming Festival will be taking place.
Homecoming Parade
October 6th, 2017
12:00PM – 2:00PM
University Avenue to Main Street Downtown
The Homecoming Parade is observed by over 100,000 people and is broadcast throughout North and Central Florida. Each year, hundreds of organizations, both on campus and throughout Florida, apply to participate in this event.
Homecoming BBQ at Gator Nation Tailgates
October 7th, 2017
12:00PM – 3:00PM
Emerson Alumni Hall
The Homecoming BBQ at Gator Nation Tailgates will take place at Emerson Alumni Hall before the homecoming football game against Louisiana State University on Saturday, October 7.