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What to know about UAPB's homecoming events this year

The University of Pine Bluff is celebrating 150 years of excellence at this year's Homecoming— and they have a very special weekend of events lined up.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — UAPB's Homecoming celebrations are heating up as students, alumni, and friends get together for the annual bonfire the night of Thursday, October 19 at 8 p.m.

Guests are invited to the Kenneth L. Johnson HPER Complex parking lot on campus to celebrate 150 years of excellence with the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South and UAPB spirit teams.

But the fun doesn't stop there! There's much more to come. See below for a full list of upcoming UAPB Homecoming events:

Friday, October 20

  • Alumni Assembly – 9:00 a.m. at the Kenneth L. Johnson HPER Complex (H.O. Clemmons Arena).
  • Yard Festival 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the W. E. O’Bryant Bell Tower.
  • Alumni Luncheon: Honor Hall of Fame Inductees & Alumni Queen – 12:30 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Drive in Pine Bluff (Sold out event).
  • Greek Show – 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

Saturday, October 21

  • Run Da Yard 2023 UAPB Homecoming 2 Mile Walk Run (2MWR) – 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. at Simmons Bank Field, 1960 Oliver Road in Pine Bluff. Get tickets here.
  • Homecoming Parade – 9:45 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Pine Bluff. To view a live stream of the event on UAPB-TV, click here.
  • Pre-game Tailgate – 12 p.m. at Simmons Bank Field on the UAPB campus
  • Homecoming Game (Gold Rush) – 2:00 p.m. UAPB Golden Lions vs. Alcorn State at Simmons Bank Field on the UAPB campus. Buy tickets online or call (870) 575-8601.
  • UAPB Jams featuring Jacquees – 8:00 p.m. at the H.O. Clemmons Arena

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