Homecoming 2016 is happening across the nation! Regional alumni networks will host Homecoming To Go watch parties on Saturday, October 8, as Illinois State takes on the Youngstown Penguins at 2 p.m. (CST) at Hancock Stadium.
Homecoming is the second largest Illinois State tradition and no matter where Redbirds live, they can take part in the same energetic atmosphere that will be on campus. Reconnect with alumni, cheer on the ‘Birds, and celebrate #RedbirdHomecoming.
Please note, all Homecoming To Go parties will be Saturday, October 8, with the exception of New Orleans Alumni Network, which will be held Thursday, October 6. Locations and times include:
ATLANTA
ROSATI’S
2415 Peachtree Parkway #200, Cumming, Georgia
Party starts at 3 p.m. (EST).
RSVP to Alan Janssen ’75.
DENVER
JACKSON’S ALL AMERICAN SPORTS GRILL
7939 East Arapahoe Road #190, Greenwood Village
Party starts at 1 p.m. (MST)
RSVP to Ben Johnson ’99.
HOUSTON
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
510 Gray Street Suite C, Houston
Party starts at 1 p.m. (CST)
Kickoff at 2 p.m. (CST)
RSVP to Rick Stauffer ’93.
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL
THE HERKIMER PUB & BREWERY
2922 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis
Party starts at 1:30 p.m (CST)
Kickoff at 2 p.m. (CST)
RSVP to Katie Daley ’15.
NEW ENGLAND
THIRSTY MOOSE TAPHOUSE
21 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Party starts at 3 p.m. (EST)
RSVP to Bianca Pietro ’14.
NEW ORLEANS (OCTOBER 6)
The New Orleans Alumni Network will hold a special Homecoming happy hour October 6 to celebrate traditions, connect with other Redbirds, and give away a few special Homecoming items.
THE COLUMNS HOTEL
3811 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans
5:30-7:30 p.m.
RSVP to Michelle Hansen ’93.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
STANLEY’S SPORTS BAR AT SHARKS ICE
1500 South 10th Street, San Jose
Party starts at noon (PST)
RSVP to Casey Robers ’11.
SEATTLE
520 BAR & GRILL
10146 Main Street, Bellevue
Party starts at 11 a.m. (PST)
Kick off at noon (PST)
RSVP to Andy Parks ’85.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
HOME OF KEVIN GAUGHAN ’08
2802 Devonshire NW, Washington, D.C.
Party starts at 3 p.m. (EST)
RSVP to Kevin Gaughan.
Those interested in holding watch parties in their areas or getting involved with an alumni network can contact Colleen Rice ’11 or Lindsay Vahl ’06, M.S. ’09 (Chicago area).
