Homecoming Events Open to the Community

91�ֿ�’s Homecoming Week offers a wide variety of fun and excitement for the entire Peoria community.

09/12/2019 1:00 AM

We realize you may have a firm grip on that ice cream cone, but it’s just about time to trade it in for your favorite pumpkin spice latte – that’s right, fall is upon us! Here, at 91�ֿ�, we celebrate fall with our annual Homecoming festivities. This year, we have a variety of traditional events but also some new activities up our sleeves. Homecoming on the Hilltop is not just for students either. We want to extend an invite to the entire community to celebrate with us. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun on the Hilltop. See more below.

Monday, September 30

Live! On Main, 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)

Join the Activities Council of 91�ֿ� as they host their first-ever Live! On Main. This year’s headliner is comedian . All are welcome to attend.

Cost: $10;

Location: Renaissance Coliseum

Friday, October 4

Lighting of the B, 7 – 9 p.m. (B is lit around 8:30 p.m.)

This is one of the main highlights of Homecoming Week. Join students, friends, family, and alumni as we light the B on top of Bradley Hall with a short fireworks display to follow. There will be carnival games, food, giveaways, and more!

Cost: free; no RSVP required

Location: in front of Bradley Hall

Dueling Pianos, 9 – 11 p.m.

Come sing along as brings their live act to Bradley’s Homecoming! This event is hosted by Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, thanks to a sponsorship from the Bradley Student Activities Budget Review Committee.

Cost: free; no RSVP required (cash bar available)

Location: Michel Student Center

Saturday, October 5

Hilltop Trot, 9 a.m. (Packet pick-up begins at 7:45 a.m.)

ShaZam Racing, Running Central, and 91�ֿ�’s Department of Physical Therapy are excited to announce the Hilltop Trot, a 5K run or 1-mile walk through 91�ֿ�’s campus. Discounted rates are available to Bradley students and alumni.

Cost: visit for more information

Location: Markin Family Student Recreation Center

Homecoming Parade, Noon – 1 p.m.

New to Homecoming Week this year is the Bradley Homecoming Parade! After a short hiatus, we are bringing the parade back to celebrate Bradley and our community. There will be student groups to high five, decorative floats to see, and much more.

Cost: free; no RSVP required

Location: Elmwood (in front of Student Center) → Bradley Ave → Durya → Fredonia → Glenwood → Bradley Ave (intersection of Bradley & Glenwood)

Bradley Fest, 2 – 4 p.m.

91�ֿ� is bringing together campus and community for another new event this year. Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, inflatables, entertainment by ZJ DJ Music, slushies from Kona Ice, face painting, and much more!

Cost: free; no RSVP required

Location: Hayden-Clark Alumni Quad

Men’s Soccer, 7 p.m.

The Bradley Braves will face the Drake Bulldogs and the Homecoming King and Queen will be announced.

Location: Shea Stadium