Welcome Home Party

Friday, Oct. 17

5 - 8:30 p.m.

Front Lawn of the Alumni Center
11810 USF Sago Drive
Tampa, FL 34202

Event Contact

Sarah AmRhein
sarahamrhein@usf.edu
(813) 974-3284

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Join us at the Welcome Home Party — a FREE, family-friendly event on the Alumni Association lawn open to USF alumni, friends, family and community members. The perfect pre-parade celebration to bring the Bulls community together for music, memories and fun.

Enjoy:

  • Alumni Group tents — stop by for a warm welcome, fun games, giveaways and interactive displays that celebrate the spirit of our vibrant alumni network!
  • A live DJ providing great music throughout the evening
  • Bounce houses, face painting, and balloon artists — all free and perfect for kids and families
  • Food trucks, such as Our Noire Kitchen and T & D Aloha Shaved Ice, will be offering a variety of tasty options for purchase
  • Alumni Vendor Market (NEW!) — a farmers market-style area featuring alumni-owned and local businesses:
    • 1828 Goods
    • Botany Cats
    • Doohickies & Such
    • Health Mutt
    • Keel Farms
    • Magnanimous Brewing
    • Mastry's Brewing Co.
    • Sunny South Love 
    • Tampa Caricature
    • Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company
    • Unique Eatz
    • USF Athletics
    • USF Bookstore
    • USF Brewing Arts Program
    • USF Youth Experiences
    • Yuengling

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great evening of food, fun and community — and don’t forget to bring canned goods and essential hygiene items to support the Charit-a-Bull Food Drive. All donations benefit the Feed-A-Bull Pantry on campus.

Parking Details:
Due to the parade, there will be road closures, including at the intersection of USF Alumni Drive and Leroy Collins Boulevard, beginning at 5 p.m. We recommend entering campus through USF Bull Run Drive, accessible from Fowler Avenue.
 
Parking is available at the Yuengling Center and in lots 23T, 23A and 23B, which are located near the Gibbons Alumni Center.


Event registration is closed.

Please contact the event organizer Sarah AmRhein with any questions.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor:

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Spirit Sponsor:

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