ADA, Okla. – East Central University’s (ECU) “Spirit of Roary: A Haunting in Tiger Town” Homecoming closes in for students, alumni and community.
Homecoming festivities begin Friday, Oct. 23 with the Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Oak Hills Golf & Country Club at 9 a.m. and the Annual Alumni Gala Dinner and Dance at the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center (CBCC) at 7 p.m.
Homecoming festivities will continue on Saturday, Oct. 24 with the following events:
- Homecoming 5K Fun Run/Walk, registration will open at 8:30 a.m. at Wintersmith Park.
- Golden Tiger Brunch, registration will open at 8:30 a.m. inside CBCC.
- ECU Men’s Basketball Pancake Breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. at The Perfect Blend.
- ECU Soccer against Oklahoma Baptist University will begin at 11 a.m. at the ECU Soccer Field.
- ECU’s Homecoming Parade will begin at 11 a.m. in downtown Ada and will follow Main Street to ECU’s campus.
- The Spirit of Roary: A Haunting in Tiger Town Trunk-or-Treat will follow the parade at the Kerr Activities Center parking lot. Guests are encouraged to stop by after the parade and enjoy Trunk-or-Treat before heading into the afternoon Homecoming tailgate and football game.
- ECU Black Alumni Association (BAA) Homecoming Tailgate will begin at 1 p.m. at the Koi Ishto Stadium north lawn.
- ECU Football against Southwestern Oklahoma State University will kick-off at 3 p.m.
- BAA Black & Orange Party will begin at 7 p.m. inside CBCC.
“There's something special about seeing the campus come alive for Homecoming,” said Jessica Sanchez, ECU Director of Alumni Relations. “This year's Spirit of Roary theme brings a fun twist to some of our favorite traditions, and we've planned something for everyone. We can't wait to welcome you home!”
More information or to register to events that are still open visit, ecok.edu/alumni/homecoming.
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