Southeastern Louisiana University will celebrate Homecoming Week Oct. 11 – 16 with a myriad of spirited activities capped by tailgating, reunions, a parade and football action in Strawberry Stadium.
With the theme “Blast from the Past,” Homecoming 2021 is being sponsored by the Alumni Office with the Southeastern Student Government Association sponsoring all student-related activities.
The week culminates on Homecoming Day Saturday, Oct. 16, when the Lions take on Houston Baptist at 4 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium.
Homecoming Week will offer a number of time-honored traditions, such as Gumbo YaYa for students and the FeLions’ Homecoming luncheon. Additionally, the Southeastern Pennington Student Activity Center will be offering free workouts for alumni all week.
On Homecoming Day, Oct. 16, the focus shifts to Friendship Circle, where visitors can enjoy tailgating, reunions and entertainment starting at 11 a.m. The campus bookstore will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Rec will host a 20th anniversary party from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Also scheduled that morning from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. is Roomie’s Homecoming Run.
The annual Homecoming parade will roll at 12 p.m.
Following the parade, Lion fans can cheer on Head Coach Frank Scelfo and his team during the “Lion Walk” as they make their way through Friendship Circle to Strawberry Stadium.
The Alumni Association tailgate will be officially open in Friendship Circle from 12 – 3:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Fidelity Bank.
After pre-game activities, the Lions will kick off against Houston Baptist at 4 p.m. The 2021 Homecoming queen and king will be announced and crowned at halftime.
For a complete schedule of Homecoming 2021 events, visit southeastern.edu/homecoming or call the Alumni Center, 1-800-SLU-ALUM or (985) 549-2150.
