People, towns, high schools and colleges come together, usually in late September or early October, to welcome back alumni and former residents.
The University of Missouri's first Homecoming game in 1911
At most major colleges and universities, the football game and preceding tailgate party are the most widely recognized and heavily attended events of the week. Alumni gather from all around the world to return to their Alma Mater and reconnect with one another and take part in the festivities
Many Homecoming celebrations include a parade.
While most schools schedule their Homecoming activities around football, smaller schools that do not field a football team may plan the annual event at another time of the year.
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