Howard University Homecoming 2025

October 19 – 26, 2025 • Washington, DC

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Sunday, Oct 19, 2025

A Call to Chapel with Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D. (Tentative)

11:00 AM ET • Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel / Virtual

Presented by the Office of the Dean of the Chapel.

Royal Court Coronation (Tentative)

7:00 PM ET • Cramton Auditorium

Crowning of Mister & Miss Howard University and the Royal Court.

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

Lavender Reception (Tentative)

6:00 PM ET • Dorothy I. Height Building

Celebration of LGBTQIA+ community & allies.

Bison Madness (Tentative)

7:00 PM ET (Preshow 4:30 PM) • Burr Gymnasium

Season-kickoff spirit rally for HU Basketball (students & employees).

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

Student Fashion Show (Tentative)

8:00 PM ET • Cramton Auditorium

Annual student-produced runway experience.

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

Wine Down: A Homecoming Reception (Tentative)

6:00 PM ET • Dorothy I. Height Building

Evening mixer; details to follow.

Bison Military Salute Ball (Tentative)

Time TBA • Armour J. Blackburn University Center

Formal salute honoring military service.

Friday, Oct 24, 2025

Yardfest — Day 1 Concert (Tentative)

12:00 PM ET • The Yard (Upper Quadrangle)

Live performances & special guests.

Greek Step Show (Tentative)

8:00 PM ET • Burr Gymnasium

Signature Divine 9 step show. (Traditionally ticketed.)

School of Business — 55th Anniversary (Tentative)

Time TBA • Salamander DC

Tickets: TBA

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025

Homecoming Football Game: Howard Bison vs. Morgan State Bears

1:00 PM ET • Greene Stadium (Howard University)

Tickets

Community Parade (Tentative)

9:30 AM ET • Georgia Avenue & Shaw Neighborhood

Third Annual Divine 9 Homecoming Fundraising Brunch

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET • Blackburn Center Ballroom

Purchase Tickets ($55)

Yardfest — Day 2 (Reunion Day) (Tentative)

12:00 PM ET • The Yard (Upper Quadrangle)

Alumni Tent • Music & food before the game.

Sunday, Oct 26, 2025

A Call to Chapel with Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Ph.D. (Tentative)

11:00 AM ET • Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel

Alumni Jazz Brunch (Tentative)

12:00 PM ET • Blackburn University Student Center

Young Alumni Brunch (Tentative)

12:00 PM ET • Location TBA

Plan Your Visit

2025 Bison Football Schedule: hubison.com
Parade participation & route updates: homecoming.howard.edu/parade-participation

2025 HOWARD HOMECOMING EVENTS & PARTY GUIDE

Events

Howard Homecoming Royal Court Coronation at Cramton Auditorium – Washington DC

Howard Homecoming Bison Madness at Burr Gymnasium – Washington DC

Howard Homecoming Lavender Reception at Blackburn University Student Center – Washington DC

HU Homecoming Old School Party at Takoma Station Tavern – Washington, DC

Howard Homecoming Student Fashion Show at Cramton Auditorium – Washington DC

HU vs. Morgan Welcome Happy Hour + Party [Howard Homecoming] at Park at 14th – Washington, DC

{HUHC 25}Welcome Home Bison: HU Homecoming Kickoff Social at SOST – Washington, DC

FOREVERHU05: 2025 20th REUNION HOMECOMING EVENTS at Howard University – Washington, DC

Grits and Gravy Ent Present ” The Official HU Homecoming Dance Party at 1223 Connecticut Ave NW – Washington, DC

Howard Homecoming Trip Out Kickoff 2025 Featuring T99zy at Next Level DC – Washington, DC

{HUHC ’25} 4th Annual The Punchout- MCCXIII Vibez Vol.2 at The Mayflower Club – Washington, DC

Fasss Auntie Lounge – Young Guru & 9th Wonder – HU Homecoming 2025 at The Gathering Spot DC – Washington, DC

A Toast to Black Excellence: An HBCU Happy Hour at The City Club of Washington – Washington, DC

11th Annual The Dynasty Continues: HU Alumni Day Party at Zebbie’s Garden – Washington, DC

9th Annual Howard Homecoming Bar Crawl! Halloween Edition! at Amsterdam Lounge – Washington, DC

Howard University Homecoming: Welcome Back Homecoming Party! at Hard Rock Cafe – Washington, DC

Howard Homecoming Yardfest Concert at The Yard (The Upper Quadrangle) – Washington DC

Howard Homecoming Greek Step Show at Burr Gymnasium – Washington DC

Howard Homecoming Yardfest Reunion Day at The Yard (The Upper Quadrangle) – Washington DC

4th Annual Blaque Mecca Block Party Presented by Milagro Tequila at metrobar – Washington, DC

Howard Homecoming Community Parade – Washington DC

2025 Howard Homecoming Sunday Wind Down at MAREN – Washington, DC

Urban Elegance Presents The HU Homecoming Alumni Brunch & Bubbly 2025 at THR?W Social – Washington, DC

7th Annual HU Karaoke Howard Homecoming Rooftop Brunch at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront – Washington, DC

Zillionare Doe @ Howard Homecoming 2025 at 17 K St NE – Washington, DC

Alumni Jazz Brunch Howard Homecoming 2025 at Blackburn University Student Center – Washington DC