{"id":776,"date":"2024-09-30T15:29:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T19:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/homecoming\/?page_id=776"},"modified":"2025-09-26T17:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T21:30:16","slug":"events-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/events-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming brings an exciting week of spirited competitions for both individuals and groups to showcase their UT pride, along with a variety of events open to everyone. 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These activities provide a great way to build connections, showcase UT pride, and make lasting memories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/events-2\/campus-events\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg\">Campus Events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-778\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/381728_20221021_Homecoming_Parade_084.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/381728_20221021_Homecoming_Parade_084.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/381728_20221021_Homecoming_Parade_084-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Alumni Events<\/h2>\n<p>Homecoming offers a series of special events for alumni to reconnect and celebrate their Volunteer pride. These gatherings provide a great opportunity to reunite with old friends, relive cherished memories, and stay connected to the UT community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.utk.edu\/homecoming\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg\">Alumni Events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-781\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/381712_20221021_Homecoming_Parade_037.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/381712_20221021_Homecoming_Parade_037.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/381712_20221021_Homecoming_Parade_037-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Parade<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8b8ef1e7-5a90-4f52-a87b-30c0194f1ac5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The annual Homecoming parade is a beloved tradition where students, alumni, and the local community come together to celebrate UT spirit. 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