Homecoming Calendar

Today-School Spirit Day.
Decorating Contest-Judging will take place for a spirit contest that will bedeck downtown businesses and Boise State offices with blue and orange decorations. Winners will be announced at the game on Saturday.

First Thursday-Boise State students will hand out prizes to people downtown who are wearing Boise State shirts and other Bronco clothing.

Friday
Homecoming Parade-6:30 p.m. Route goes north on Capitol Boulevard, west on Main Street and north on 11th Street to the Boise Corp. parking lot.
Parade Grand Marshals will be Charles and Sally Ruch.

Bronco Pride Street Festival-6 p.m. 8th St. between Main and Idaho streets. Face painting, games and fun for the whole family. Free.

Foamcoming Dance Party-7:30 p.m. The Grove. A DJ will provide music for revelers to dance amid piles of foam at the Foamcoming party. Free.

Saturday
YMCA/Homecoming Fun Run-Starts and ends at the Centennial Amphitheatre. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race start.
5k for adults and 1k for kids. Registration fees are $18 adults, $15 Boise State students and alumni and $13 for kids.
Register on site, pre-register at the downtown YMCA or pick up registration forms at the REC Center or Student Union Information Desk.

Bronco Bash Tailgate Party and Chili Feed-Alumni Center 4-6 p.m. Featuring Table Rock Brew Pub, Hogi Yogi, Texas Roadhouse and chili by Fine Host.

Bronco football vs. Hawai’I-Bronco Stadium. 6:05 p.m. kickoff.
The half time show will spotlight international students, keeping with the Boise State Pride Worldwide theme, and will recognize the 50-year honorees of the class of 1952.
Tickets cost $7-$20 at the Athletics Ticket Office, 426-4737, Select-a-Seat, or www.idahotickets.com.

Homecoming festivities are sponsored by the Alumni Association, ASBSU, Campus Recreation, Fine Host, Intercollegiate Athletics, KBCI Channel 2, KBSU, The Pavilion, the President’s Office, RC Willey, The Real Estate Group, Student Involvement Center, Student Programs Board, Washington Trust Bank and the YMCA.

Ongoing through Sunday
Theatre arts performance, Dead White Males. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5 and 2 p.m. Oct. 6.

This contemporary comedy, directed by Gordon Reinhart, looks at our schools and the politics of teaching.

Tickets: $9 adults, $7 Boise State alumni, seniors and non-Boise State students. Free to Boise State students, faculty and staff at Select-a-Seat, 426-1494 or www.idahotickets.com.

Note: This play contains strong language and adult content.

For more information about Homecoming events call 426-1223.

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