Homecoming
Dear Miles College Supporter:
We are pleased to announce Miles College Homecoming 2017. The Miles College family would like to invite you to our celebration. The theme for Homecoming 2017 is Mardi Gras.
There are many activities planned for Homecoming 2017. The Coronation of Miss Miles College will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. The annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the City of Fairfield followed by the football game against Kentucky State University with kick-off at 2:00 p.m.
Click Here for Parade Entry Form
We invite you and your organization to participate in the Homecoming Parade this year. Line-up will begin at 8:00 a.m. on E. J. Oliver Boulevard. The parade will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. The parade route is as follows:
Starting at the Foundry Parking Lot
Flint Ridge/ E.J. Oliver Blvd, right onto Valley Road veer left onto Gary Avenue
Right from Gary Avenue onto 45th street (on 45th street use the right side next to
The park) Turn left from 45th street onto Valley Road turn right from Valley Road
Onto Court F proceed straight to Miles North Campus.
Enclosed you will find a registration form for the parade. Your entry will be judged by a panel of local celebrities and the best entry will receive a trophy. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (205) 929-1455. Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to you helping us celebrate Homecoming 2017.
Miles College Homecoming Schedule 2017
“MILES COLLEGE MARDI GRAS HOMECOMING”
PRE-HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 through Saturday, October 7, 2017:
Pre-Homecoming (Service Project) October 3, 2017 through October 6, 2017 { Disaster Relief Efforts in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, FL }
October 7, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. { The Clean-up before the Beat-up: Campus Beautification Day}
HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 8, 2017: Coronation 4:00 p.m. | Coronation of Miss Miles College and her Royal Court | In front of Brown Hall
Monday, October 9, 2017:
Twin Day 11:00 a.m. | Chapel | Brown Hall
Noon | Mardi Gras Kick-Off | featuring MC Cheerleaders/New Orleans Funk | President French Center
12:00 a.m. | Midnight Breakfast (Shrimp & Grits Getdown, New Orleans Style) | In the Café
2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. | Dusk to Dawn Party | In the Café
Tuesday, October 10, 2017:
Fat Tuesday 'Mardi Gras Colors'
11:00 a.m. | New Orleans Style Daiquiris (Virgin) | DJ and Band | President French Center
7:00 p.m. | Food Galore “New Orleans Style” | Multi-purpose Room, President French Center
Wednesday, October 11, 2017:
Snazzy and Jazzy Mardi Gras Style
11:00 a.m. | Eulogize the Opponent’s Mascot and Award the Snazziest, Jazziest Dressed | Chapel, Brown Hall
7:00 p.m. | #UnityDay (Students vs. Faculty, Staff & Alumni, Powder Puff Football Battle) & BBQ| Alumni Hill
Thursday, October 12, 2017:
Tacky Wacky Day
11:00 a.m. | Award the Tackiest Wackiest Dressed | In front of President French Center
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | The “French Quarters” | Alumni Hill
Friday, October 13, 2017:
Spirit Day
11:00 a.m. | Pep Rally, Alumni Picnic, and meet the Golden Stars | LRC Lawn
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Step Show | Knox-Wyndham Gymnasium | Step Show Packet
Saturday, October 14, 2017:
Parade & Game Day
9:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Start at the Foundry Parking Lot and End at North Campus)
2:00 p.m. | Homecoming Game | Albert J. H. Sloan-Alumni Stadium