CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Homecoming is set for October 12-17.
They say this year’s theme is “Decades of the Dawg: 75 Years of Saluki Pride.”
Some of the weekend events scheduled include:
Monday
- King Tut’s Pep Rally at 4:30 p.m.
- Homecoming Proclamation at 5 p.m.
Tuesday
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- Homecoming Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross
Wednesday
- Retro Rewind: Silent Disco and Roller Rink at 5 p.m. at the SIU Student Center Ballrooms
Thursday
- Saluki Carnival Block Party at 5 p.m. in front of Pulliam Hall (Clock Tower)
Friday
- SPC Homecoming After-Party at The Strip in downtown Carbondale
Saturday
- SIU Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. at The Strip in downtown Carbondale
- Saluki Tailgate
You can click here for more details about Homecoming festivities.
As for the Homecoming game, SIUC will take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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