110 years after Athletic Director Chester Brewer created Homecoming, MU continues the tradition with the following Mizzou Alumni Association-sponsored events occurring through Oct. 9. 

Decorate the District

Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MU-approved groups and organizations will paint the shop windows of downtown Columbia for Homecoming. In the past, stores like Yellow Dog Bookshop, Lizzi and Rocco’s Natural Pet Market, Alpine Shop, Hot Box Cookies, and Yogoluv participated. Each group will be paired with a local business and are encouraged to incorporate the 2021 Homecoming Theme, “A Reason to Roar,” and the sub theme, video games, into their paintings. All decorations will be taken down before 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 10.

Campus Decorations

Oct. 8 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., student organizations’ decorated booths will be situated across campus. Sororities, fraternities, the Mizzou Alumni Association and MizzouThon had booths in the past. Booths may feature games and treats, while vying for students’ attention. In Greektown, there will be pomp boards and 5 to 7 minute skits and performances for the public.

Homecoming Parade

Oct. 9, starting at 9 a.m., the  Homecoming Parade will make its return. Expect to see a lot of Truman the Tiger. Every student float this year must include Truman and incorporate this year’s Homecoming theme, “A Reason to Roar.” The route starts at the intersection of Rollins Street and Tiger Avenue, goes around campus and through downtown Columbia, finishing at the intersection of 5th and Cherry Streets. There is wheelchair-accessible seating, along with benches, in front of the Student Center. 

Game Day

Oct. 9, at 3 p.m., Missouri will take on the North Texas Mean Green at Faurot Field. North Texas of Conference USA will come into the game with a 1-3 record. Meanwhile, the Tigers, who are in the SEC, have a 2-2 record. At halftime, two seniors will be crowned Homecoming King and Queen.

Edited by Namratha Prasad, nprasad@themaneater.com