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As UCF celebrates its 50th<\/sup> anniversary of Homecoming, celebrations are back in person \u2014 including Spirit Splash \u2014 for the campus community.<\/p>\n

Knights are expected to wear face coverings during in door gatherings. UCF also encourages attendees of in-person events to get vaccinated, if they have not already.\u00a0The UCF Student Health Center is currently offering the Pfizer vaccine to students and employees. Appointments are available and walk-ups are welcome. If you are currently away from campus, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to get vaccinated. Use this COVID-19 vaccine locator to find a place near you.<\/p>\n

Comedy Knight and Concert Knight are ticketed events with free admission for students. For information about distribution dates and times, click here<\/a>. Tickets will also be for sale for the public on Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening during the weeklong celebration taking place Nov. 1 \u2013 5, including events for UCF Alumni, events at the main and UCF Downtown campuses, and a few events leading up to Homecoming Week.<\/p>\n

Pre-celebration Events<\/h2>\n

Oct. 25 \u2013 2 Fast 2 Trivia | Student Union, Cape Florida Ballroom 316 CD |\u00a0<\/strong>
\nTest your knowledge of the Fast and Furious franchise for a chance to win Homecoming swag.<\/p>\n

Oct. 27 \u2013 Downtown Homecoming Kick-off | DPAC Seneff Plaza | Noon \u2013 2 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Kick-off the UCF Homecoming Week festivities with this Homecoming preview event for the downtown campus. Meet members from the UCF Homecoming Committee and get information about Homecoming events and how to get tickets for the following week’s events.<\/p>\n

Homecoming Week Events<\/h2>\n

Nov. 1 \u2013 Where\u2019s Chuck? | Memory Mall | 9-10 a.m.
\n<\/strong>Throughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.<\/p>\n

Nov. 1 \u2013 Homecoming Kick-off<\/strong> | Reflecting Pond | Noon<\/strong>
\nKick-off the best week of the year at the Reflecting Pond. Enjoy live performances, a DJ, free popcorn, snow cones and lots of free swag.<\/p>\n

Nov. 1 \u2013 Movie Knight: Fast & Furious 9<\/em> | Memory Mall | 7 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Watch the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise on the big screen.<\/p>\n

Nov. 2 \u2013 Where\u2019s Chuck?<\/strong> | Student Union | 9-10 a.m.<\/strong>
\nThroughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.<\/p>\n

Nov. 2 \u2013 What You Know About Comedy? | Student Union, Room 223 | Doors open at 11 a.m., Show takes place noon to 2 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSee how well you know this year\u2019s Comedy Knight act and acts from previous Homecoming performances.<\/p>\n

Nov. 2 \u2013 Comedy Knight: Jimmy O. Yang<\/strong>\u00a0| Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. |<\/strong> Free tickets for students; Public tickets available for purchase on Ticketmaster
\nGet ready for a night of big laughs with some incredible talent! \u00a0Robby Hoffman, Workin’ Mom <\/em>and\u00a0Odd Squad<\/em>, which she earned an Emmy for in 2019 for writing,\u00a0performs as the opener. Comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang, who’s starred \u00a0in Crazy Rich Asians<\/em>, ABC’s\u00a0Fresh Off the Boat <\/em>and Netflix’s\u00a0Silicon Valley<\/em>,\u00a0will headline the show.<\/p>\n

Nov. 3 \u2013 Where\u2019s Chuck?<\/strong> | Reflecting Pond | 9-10 a.m.<\/strong>
\nThroughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.<\/p>\n

Nov. 3<\/strong> \u2013 Battle of RSOs<\/strong> | Live Oak Ballroom | 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSign up your RSO or group of friends to compete in mini games to win Homecoming swag.<\/p>\n

Nov. 3<\/strong> \u2013 Foam Splash<\/strong> | UCF Downtown, between DPAC and the Communication and Media building | Noon \u2013 1 p.m.A variation of Spirit Splash for UCF and Valencia College students at UCF Downtown.<\/p>\n

Nov. 3 \u2013 Knights Got Talent | Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nWatch Knights compete and showoff their skills to see who will place first, second and third.<\/p>\n

Nov. 3<\/strong> \u2013 UCF Downtown Movie Knight<\/strong> | UnionWest at Creative Village, room 111 | 6 p.m. For UCF and Valencia College students at UCF Downtown who may have missed the main campus Movie Knight or who\u2019d like to attend a second showing, Fast & Furious 9<\/em> will be showing.<\/p>\n

Nov. 4 \u2013 Where\u2019s Chuck? | Student Union | 9-10 a.m.<\/strong>
\nThroughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.<\/p>\n

Nov. 4 \u2013 Concert Knight | Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. | Free tickets for students; <\/strong>Public tickets available for purchase on Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multi-platinum recording artist Tinashe, known for \u201c2 On\u201d (ft Schoolboy Q) and \u201cAll Hands on Deck\u201d will perform alongside Florida rapper Denzel Curry best known for his hit songs \u201cUltimate\u201d and \u201cClout Cobain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nov. 5 \u2013 Spirit Splash<\/strong> | Reflecting Pond | Noon
\n<\/strong>UCF\u2019s biggest Homecoming tradition is back in full effect. Students will be able to rush into the Pond and catch the elusive ducks during the annual event. There will also be special guest speakers, as well as performances from the cheer team, Knightmoves and Marching Knights.<\/p>\n

Nov. 5 \u2013 Fireworks Festival<\/strong> | Memory Mall | CANCELED TO WEATHER<\/strong>
\nThis event, which is open to the public, features live performers, food trucks, inflatables and lots of free swag. Fireworks, which can also be seen from the top of parking garages C and H, start at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Nov. 5 \u2013 NPHC Stroll Show<\/strong> | Addition Financial Arena | 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nJoin UCF organization from the National Pan-Hellenic Council as they put on a showcase and engage in some friendly competition to declare one group as the overall 2021-22 stroll show\u00a0winner.<\/p>\n

Nov. 6 \u2013 Homecoming Game (UCF vs. Tulane) and Royalty Crowning<\/strong> | Bounce House | 4 p.m. | Tickets available on Ticketmaster<\/strong>
\nWatch the Knights take on the Green Waves and during half-time UCF\u2019s 2021-22 Homecoming court will be crowned.<\/p>\n

Student Ticket Distribution<\/h2>\n

Students will need a valid UCF ID to pick up tickets during the following dates and times. Students can pick up both a Comedy Knight and Concert Knight ticket at the same time.<\/p>\n

Oct. 20 <\/strong>| Noon-3 p.m. | In front of the Recreation and Wellness Center
\nOct. 25<\/strong> | Noon-3 p.m. | Student Union Patio
\nOct. 26<\/strong> | 6-8:30 p.m. | Student Union Patio
\nOct. 27<\/strong> | Noon-3 p.m. | In front of the Recreation and Wellness Center
\nOct. 29<\/strong> | Noon-3 p.m. | Student Union Patio
\nOct. 31<\/strong> | 5:30-8 p.m. | In front of the Recreation and Wellness Center<\/p>\n

UCF Alumni Homecoming Events<\/h2>\n

Back by popular demand, limited-edition Homecoming Spirit Box is the easiest way for UCF alumni to get this year\u2019s duck and help strengthen UCF traditions for the next generation of Knights. By\u00a0making a gift<\/strong>\u00a0of $60 or more by Oct. 24<\/strong>\u00a0to the Athletics ChargeOn Fund or the OSI Student Experience Fund, you\u2019ll receive one of only 500 Homecoming Spirit Boxes \u2014 complete with UCF sunglasses, tech stickers, a black and gold pom-pom, and this year\u2019s special duck, celebrating the 50th anniversary of UCF Homecoming.<\/p>\n

Please note <\/em>Comedy Knight<\/em>, <\/em>Concert Knight<\/em>, and the UCF vs. Tulane football game are also open to UCF Alumni who purchase tickets.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nov. 3 \u2013 ChargeOnPanel: Uniquely UCF\u00a0| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | UCF\u00a0FAIRWINDS\u00a0Alumni Center or Zoom | <\/strong>Register here<\/strong>
\nJoin some accomplished alums as they discuss space, science, sports and entertainment with some of UCF\u2019s industry leaders. The panelists will discuss how UCF has played a role in their lives, their experiences in their industry, and provide advice for the future. Those who attend this free event will receive UCF swag for their participation.<\/p>\n

Martiza Martinez \u201900\u00a0\u201905MA\u00a0\u201911MBA<\/strong>, associate vice president for the Division of Government and Community Relations and director for the Office of Community Relations and Economic Development at UCF will emcee the event. Panelists are as follows:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Clay Newbill \u201982<\/strong>, two-time Emmy award winner, creator of Shark Tank and a 2021 UCF Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree.<\/li>\n
  • Kristen Thomas \u201916<\/strong>, USA Rugby Team, 2020 Olympian.<\/li>\n
  • Michael Metzner \u201916MD<\/strong>, general surgery resident, medical advisor for ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Shining Knights Alumni Awards Reception |\u00a0Nov. 5 |\u00a0Invitation Only <\/strong>
    \nUCF Alumni celebrates alumni and friends who have used their education, grit and enthusiasm to make contributions toward making the world a better place. This private event\u00a0honors the university\u2019s most devoted supporters.<\/p>\n

    Nov. 5 \u2013 Black and Gold Takeover | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Bounce Social House | Check here for more details<\/strong>
    \nThere\u2019s no denying Knight Nation\u2019s strength in numbers, so join the UCF Young Alumni Council for a night out as they take over in black and gold on the eve of the Homecoming football game. A ticket includes two complinerary drink tickets, one food voucher and a Knight’s Kit of UCF swag. All alums over the age of 21 are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n

    Nov. 6 \u2013 UCF Alumni Tailgate<\/strong> | Begins 1 p.m. | UCF\u00a0FAIRWINDS\u00a0Alumni Center parking lot
    \n<\/strong>This free tailgate for UCF alums requires no reservations, all you need is a valid ID\/driver\u2019s license. 4Rivers BBQ will be available for purchase and Florida Distributing and Oviedo Brewing Company will provide complimentary beer while supplies last.<\/p>\n

    Nov. 6 \u2013 UCF Watch Parties\u00a0| Times vary | In-person events
    \n<\/strong>Celebrate game day with UCF Alumni watch parties across the nation. Alumni chapters and clubs are hosting free watch parties to inspire the spirit of game day even when you’re far away. Find your local\u00a0watch party\u00a0to cheer on the Knights all season long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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