TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2021) — The ±«Óătv invites the Tampa Bay area community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff as the university celebrates its Bull pride during Homecoming Week, Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The week features dozens of events happening in-person across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the ±«Óătv football game on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
Homecoming is one of ±«Óătv's oldest traditions, dating back to 1964, one year after the first graduating class.
Key Homecoming events scheduled include:
Monday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.: Kickoff & Stampede Comedy Show, Tampa campus -- National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza Lawn (to the right of the ±«Óătv Post Office and behind the ±«Óătv Credit Union). Start the celebration with one of ±«Óătv's most significant traditions by getting the chance to hang out with Rocky, watch the ±«Óătv cheerleaders, grab promotional items, meet ±«Óătv's leadership, and be immersed in Homecoming spirit. T. Murph, standup comedian and actor currently appearing in Hulu’s comedy series “Woke”, will entertain the audience at this free and open-to-the-public event. No advance tickets are required.
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m.: 8th Annual Bulls N Biz Homecoming Event, Sarasota-Manatee campus -- This in-person networking event connects businesses with students and alumni who are interested in job opportunities and internships. There will be light refreshments, games and door prizes.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m.: Annual Cardboard Boat Race, St. Petersburg campus -- by the bay/boathouse. Turn out to watch ±«Óătv teams compete in this fun race to be the Best Sink or First Place winner.
Thursday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.): Homecoming Concert, Tampa campus -- Lot 35 (on ±«Óătv Genshaft Drive, next to ±«Óătv Tennis Courts). The outdoor event features hip hop/R&B singer, songwriter and producer T-Pain. Tickets are $25 for the public; $10 for students; $15 for a student guest; and $20 for ±«Óătv faculty, staff and alumni and can be purchased online beginning Oct. 28 from the link on the Homecoming website.
Friday, Nov. 5, 5 p.m.: Homecoming Carni-Bull, Tampa campus -- Lot 35 (on ±«Óătv Genshaft Drive, next to ±«Óătv Tennis Courts). The event includes carnival rides, games and a student talent showcase beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.: Running of the Bulls Parade, Tampa campus. George Selvie, former ±«Óătv football player and retired NFL defensive end, will serve as Grand Marshal to lead this year’s parade. Featuring floats, vehicles and walking teams, the parade begins on ±«Óătv Holly Drive (near the Marshall Student Center), proceeds to ±«Óătv Genshaft Drive, and ends on ±«Óătv Alumni Drive near the Alumni Center.
Friday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Immediately following the Running of the Bulls Parade, ±«Óătv men’s soccer hosts Temple at Corbett Stadium on the Tampa campus.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.: ±«Óătv Football vs. Houston. Tickets are available for purchase .
The week also includes philanthropic activities for students, including a clothing drive benefiting and a canned food drive benefiting Feed-a-Bull, a campus food pantry that supports food insecure students. For a complete list of events on all campuses, visit .