Slippery Rock University students, alumni and friends are invited to celebrate SRU's 2022 Homecoming festivities, which will take place from Oct. 14 to 16.

This year's events, under the theme of "Feeling '22" as a nod to a song by pop star Taylor Swift, include tailgate parties, sporting events, alumni awards dinners and the annual parade.

The homecoming parade starts at 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the intersection of Main Street and Route 108 and follows the street to the intersection of Keister Road. The parade will include SRU's marching band, the Marching Pride, as well as candidates for homecoming royalty and floats decorated by student organizations.

The SRU football game is at 1 p.m. Oct. 15, as the Rock hosts Gannon University at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Parking lots open at 10 a.m., SRU's tailgating policy is available online.

Homecoming royalty will be announced at halftime, and the homecoming court will be introduced at a pep rally at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 on the quad.

A listing of all other homecoming sporting events can be found on the university athletics website, and homecoming events for SRU students can be found on CORE, SRU's online platform for student organizations and events.

There are also events organized for alumni. Registration is required through the SRU Alumni Association website.