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Passion Pit
Passion Pit is an American electropop band from Cambridge, Massachusetts. They are known for hit songs “Take a Walk”, “Carried Away” and “Sleepyhead”.
Timeflies
Boston duo Timeflies combine pop songwriting styles with the studio tricks and big sound of EDM. Their song “Once in a While” has been a huge hit in the past year.
Maddie and Tae
Country singing and songwriting duo Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye are up and comers in the genre. Maddie and Tae are sure to take the world by storm in the next few years.
Waka Flocka Flame
Waka Flocka Flame is currently one of the biggest presences in the rap game, and is a true trap champion, facilitating the art of turning up with his music and movement.
Gator Growl Event Info
Parking
Parking will be available at the Stephen O’Connell Center garage, law school parking lot, and Fraternity Row.
O’Connell
Traveling West on University Avenue make a right on Gale Lemerand and make the first possible right. Proceed to the O’Connell Center Garage straight ahead.
Fraternity Row
Traveling North on 34th street make a right on Radio Road and continue straight for a quarter mile until Museum Drive. Make a left at the stop sign and continue on Museum Drive for half a mile and make a left on Fraternity Row. Parking is available in any of the parking lots on the right hand side.
Law School Parking Lot
Traveling North on 34th street make a right on SW 2nd Avenue, continue for half a mile and make a right on Village Drive. After passing the law school make a left on West Fraternity Row and parking will be available in the parking lots located on the left hand side.
Prohibited Items
- Outside food or drink
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Fireworks / explosives
- Laser pointers
- Helium balloons
- Air horns and noisemakers
- Bicycles / roller blades / skates / skateboards
- Oversize bags
- Chairs of any kind (Blankets are allowed)
- Video cameras / 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
Gate Times
Gates will open at 5pm and close at 10pm
Food Trucks
Caro-Bama
Monsta Lobsta
Soup to Nuts
Philly’s Best
Pie Daddy
PDQ
Tiki’z
Twisted Okie
Big Island Bowls
Cilantro Taco
Magic 4 Your Palate
Activities
Inflatable Obstacle Course
LED Climb and Challenge
Giant Jenga
Gator Growl Merchandise
Silent Disco
Food Trucks
Beer & Wine Garden
Victoria Secret PINK Products
Gieco Giveaways
Wandering Performers
Pepsi Giveaways
Pit Pass Section
LED Climb and Challenge
Giant Jenga
Gator Growl Merchandise
Silent Disco
Food Trucks
Beer & Wine Garden
Victoria Secret PINK Products
Gieco Giveaways
Wandering Performers
Pepsi Giveaways
Pit Pass Section
ABOUT US
Gator Growl is the largest student-run pep rally in the nation and is the highlight of homecoming at the University of Florida. It honors tradition and fosters community and school spirit. The event has been reinvented into a music festival format located at Flavet field that includes performances by UF organizations and musical acts.
Homecoming Events
Homecoming Pageant
Monday, October 10, 2016 at 7 PM
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
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM
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
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Emerson Alumni Hall
The Homecoming BBQ at Gator Nation Tailgates will take place at Emerson Alumni Hall before the homecoming football game against University of Missouri on Saturday, October 15.