Homecoming 2024 recap: Reliving the moments with your best photos and posts

  • Author By University staff
  • October 1, 2024
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.

Redbirds near and far flocked to campus to Relive the Moments for Illinois State University’s Homecoming. The weeklong celebration culminated with Saturday’s marquee events like the Town and Gown 5K/1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, the Homecoming Parade, Redbird Village, and the Redbird Football game against North Dakota State. Redbird Volleyball was also victorious on Saturday against the Belmont University Bruins, 3-2.

Check out this year’s roundup of some of the best posts and photos during #RedbirdHomecoming week.

The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Famer Tom Lamonica, M.S. ’88 at the Homecoming Parade.
Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Famer Tom Lamonica, M.S. ’88, at the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
Gamma Phi Circus at the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
President Tarhule flipping the switch to turn on the lighted trees in Uptown Normal
Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule and Town of Normal Councilman Kevin McCarthy light up Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Tree Lighting ceremony.
A wide shot of the crowd at Uptown Normal.
Illinois State University students and the community celebrate Homecoming Kickoff and Tree Lighting at Uptown Normal.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Black Alumni Tailgate
The Black Alumni Tailgate.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
@illinoisstateu

#RedbirdHomecoming was one to remember 😤❤️🏈

♬ оригинальный звук – ꧁𝕊𝕠𝕦𝕝꧂
Participants take part in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The Illinois State community participates in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Participants take part in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The Illinois State community participates in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Participants take part in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Participants take part in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
Participants take part in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The Illinois State community participate in the Homecoming Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
A group of Illinois State students posing with Reggie Redbird.
Illinois State University students compete against each other at Redbird Rumble.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
@illinoisstateu

See you tomorrow, Redbirds 🫡 #RedbirdHomecoming #illinoisstateuniversity

♬ original sound – IllinoisStateU
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
Gamma Phi Circus at the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
@illinoisstateu

#RedbirdHomecoming game day #OOTD 💅❤️🤩

♬ Dressing Room – Bslick
The Latinx Alumni Network posing together at a tailgate.
The Latinx Alumni Network Tailgate.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State Redbird fans cheer on Redbird Football at the Homecoming game against North Dakota State at Hancock Stadium.

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