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October 17, 2025
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Jessica Pope
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Invites Community to Join Parade, Celebrate Homecoming Oct. 25

VALDOSTA — Blazer Nation friends of all ages are invited to join Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø students, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni in celebrating Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 25. 

PARADE

Themed “Throwback to the 90s: A Blazer Homecoming Rewind,” Saturday’s Homecoming festivities kick off with a parade at 11 a.m. around Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The route begins at Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø’s Oak Street parking lot, travels along Brookwood Drive to Patterson Street and Ann Street, then makes its way around Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.

This much-anticipated joyful celebration is the perfect opportunity to say hello to Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, university president; catch a glimpse of Blaze; listen to the sounds of the Blazin’ Brigade; share some Blazer spirit with the football team, cheerleaders, and Red Hots; meet the Homecoming court; and enjoy the procession of floats, people, and vehicles representing the university and the community.

TAILGATING

Homecoming festivities continue 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the President’s Tailgate at the Alumni House.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at . This event includes food, beverages, live entertainment, and visits with Blaze, the Red Hots, and cheerleaders.   

BLAZER WALK

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø football fans have an opportunity to come face to face with their favorite athletes, coaches, and more during Blazer Walk at 1:15 p.m. The route begins at the Alumni House and travels through the University Center parking lot and breezeway to Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.

FOOTBALL GAME

The Blazers play the North Greenville University Trailblazers at 3 p.m. at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Reserved seating is $21 for reserved seating. General admission seating is $13 for adults, $9 for school-age children, $9 for seniors 65 years of age and older, and free for active-duty military and their families. Tickets may be purchased online at or one gameday at the stadium.

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