Kent State President Beverly Warren joins (left to right) Kent State English Professor Ed Dauterich, Parade Grand Marshal Julian Edelman and Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala in cutting the ribbon to officially start the 2015 Homecoming Parade.

Kent State Celebrates 2015 Homecoming With Parade, Events and Football Game Win

This year's Homecoming was a fun-filled weekend of events that included the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Homecoming Parade and a football win against the Miami RedHawks, 20-14. This year’s homecoming featured Kent State alumnus and Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman as the Parade Grand Marshal.

Family and friends gathered before the football game at the new Tailgate Party at Dix Stadium. A great event for any Golden Flash, the gathering featured a food truck, face painting area, games and a chance to win prizes.

Other highlights of the day included open houses at the May 4 Visitors Center; new Center for the Visual Arts; the Student Recreation and Wellness Center; College of Education, Health and Human Services; College of Nursing; and tours of downtown aboard Lolly the Trolley, a Flash Photo Zone and a faculty lecture on the “Flapper Fashions of the 1920s.”

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Kent State University's annual Homecoming celebration is full of traditions. It's also way more fun with all of you here! Come home Oct. 3, 2015, so we can experience all the fun and excitement together! Learn more about the celebration and all the planned events at www.ksualumni.org/homecoming

 

POSTED: Monday, September 28, 2015 09:13 AM
UPDATED: Monday, March 02, 2026 01:09 PM
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