Happy Homecoming! Georgia Southern celebrates a "sweet" week of tradition

Gus during the 2023 Fair/Homecoming Parade | Photo Courtesy of Georgia Southern University

Happy Homecoming, Georgia Southern students and alumni! Homecoming 2024 takes place October 13-19. This week-long observance plays host to thousands of Georgia Southern alumni, current students, and community members. The celebration includes a variety of special events, reunions, social gatherings, and even virtual options for those who can't make it to town!

The week is highlighted by the Eagles' Homecoming game against James Madison at Paulson Stadium and the announcement of the Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday.

Whether you’re a current student or a graduate from long ago, there’s an event for you this year at Homecoming.

Don't let the celebration pass you by. See events across the area below.

OCT. 14

GS Homecoming Parade 2024
Downtown Statesboro to College Plaza
5:00 PM

The combined Georgia Southern University Homecoming Parade and Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 beginning at 5pm in downtown Statesboro.  

The parade route begins at Morris Bank on Hwy 301 North, continues through downtown Statesboro, then bears left at Fair Road and ends at Wendy’s on Fair Road.

The parade will be live streamed by Grice Connect on Grice Connect's Facebook Page and Grice Connect's You Tube Channel.


OCT. 17

Middle Georgia Network: Eagles After Hours
Just Tap'd Macon
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

OCT. 17
Augusta Network: Eagles After Hours
World of Beer
5:30 PM

OCT. 17
Bulloch Network: Eagles After Hours
Vino 1910
5:30 PM

OCT. 17
Golden Isles Network: Eagles After Hours
Silver Bluff Brewery
5:30 PM

OCT. 17
Atlanta Network: Eagles After Hours
Culinary Dropout
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM


OCT. 19
True Blue 5k and Abbie's Adventure Race
Georgia Southern University - Campus RAC
8:00 AM

OCT. 19
NPHC Yard Takeover
NPHC Yard
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

OCT. 19
Official Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

OCT. 19
Homecoming Football Game & Crowning of King and Queen
Paulson Stadium
4 PM


For more information, visit the Office of Student Activities website or the Alumni website.

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