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Get ready to Bear Down, Arizona Alumni: U of A Homecoming weekend is here

Posted at 2:31 PM, Nov 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-03 17:31:34-04

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Whether you're an alumnus returning to Tucson for the first time in awhile, a current student or a long-time Tucsonan, there's a long list of Homecoming Weekend activities for Wildcats of all ages.

Though the game against UCLA take center stage Saturday night, many events leading up to the teams' final matchup as Pac-12 Conference members will help get you in that Bear Down spirit:

  • World of Words Reception
    • Friday, Nov. 3 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.
    • College of Education Building, 4th Floor
    • A new exhibit featuring original art, historic state maps, artifacts and all things Arizona. Reagents Professor Kathy Short will provide a guided tour.
  • Bear Down Friday
    • Friday, Nov. 3 | 4 - 7 p.m.
    • Main Gate Square on University Boulevard between Euclid and Park
    • A free community pep rally featuring the Pride of Arizona
  • Homecoming Bonfire
    • Friday, Nov. 3 | 7 - 8 p.m.
    • Old Main
  • 'Wildcat for Life' Tailgate
    • Saturday, Nov. 4 | 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    • University of Arizona Mall
    • Tailgating begins five hours prior to kickoff against UCLA.

For the full list of Homecoming activities this weekend, visit the Arizona Alumni Homecoming website.

ABOUT THE GAME: Arizona hosts No. 20 UCLA in the Wildcats' fifth straight game against a ranked opponent