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Friday Festivities:
Tippie Alumni Tailgate
![Tippie homecoming bbq tailgate](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/styles/large/public/2024-09/bbq%201%20copy.jpg?itok=SWivXYoj)
Come and say hi to former classmates and professors at this family-friendly event before the parade. Free walking tacos and refreshments, live music, face painting, bags tournament, and maybe even Herky!
Friday, Oct. 25, 4:30-6 pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Interior Courtyard
RSVP
Homecoming Parade
Friday, Oct. 25, 5:45-7:30 pm
Go Long!
The 2024 parade Grand Marshal is Chuck Long (BBA85), finance alum, football coach, and former NFL & Hawkeye quarterback.
![Chuck Long](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/styles/large/public/2024-09/Chuck%20Long%202024%20copy.jpg?itok=0Pr6ocSy)
Did you know? Chuck Long almost won a Heisman? Despite winning many other awards during his college career, including the Dave O'Brien Award as the nation's best quarterback, in 1985 Long was runner-up to Bo Jackson in what is considered the tightest vote in Heisman history.
![2024 Homecoming Parade map](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/styles/large/public/2024-09/parade-map.png?itok=WLisBhWc)
Pep rally and concert at Old Cap
Artists: TBD
Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
For the most up-to-date info about class reunions, Saturday tailgates, the 5K, and more Homecoming events, check homecoming.uiowa.edu.
The Game
Iowa vs. Northwestern
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.
![football helmets](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/2024-09/helmets.jpg)
What color should I wear? Do I need a clear bag? Find everything you need to know for game day at hawkeyesports.com/footballgameday.
Did you know? Beer and wine are now sold in Kinnick, there's no re-entry to the stadium, and the closest hotel is the Courtyard Iowa City University Heights (across from Kinnick on Melrose Avenue.)
![Downtown Iowa City map with businesses related to the Tippie College of Business](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/2024-09/map%20edit.jpg)
Check out these businesses with Tippie ties when you're back in Iowa City!
This article appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Tippie Magazine.