BECOME A SPONSOR GET TICKETS SCROLL DOWN LEARN MORE GATOR GROWL MAIN EVENT The crown jewel of the University of Florida's Homecoming Celebration. Experience a night of spirit, tradition, and entertainment. TICKETS | OCT. 17TH | 7:00PM | THE O DOME HOMECOMING PARADE The largest student-run parade in the nation.Right in Gainesville's Backyard. October 17, 2025 | University Avenue CAMPUS FESTIVAL Campus tradition bringing together Alumni,Students, and the GNV community. October 17, 2025 | Plaza of the Americas LEADERSHIP PAGEANT Honoring our University's most dedicated student leaders. October 9, 2025 | Evening Event CULTURAL SOULFEST A vibrant celebration of dance, music, and Gator spirit in a multicultural experience. October 10, 2025 | Evening Show RUN GATOR GALLOP A 2.1 Mile fun run along the parade route & through campus before the parade. October 17, 2025 | Parade Route COMMUNITY CHARITY 5K 5 Kilometers for a cause.Will you be there? September 27, 2025 | Depot Park A LOOK BACK AT LAST YEAR 2024 GALLERY THROUGH THE DECADES SCROLL TO TOP