Kansas State celebrates 110th homecoming with 'K-State of mind' theme
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University will celebrate its 110th homecoming Oct. 5-11 with the theme "K-State of Mind," highlighting experiences that define the university community.
The week marks K-State's 110th Homecoming celebration. Homecoming is a universitywide celebration coordinated by the K-State Alumni Association's Student Homecoming Committee.
"This year's theme incapsulates all things K-State: celebrating the people, places, ideas and traditions that define our college experience, on campus and beyond," according to the university.
Legendary track coach Cliff Rovelto will serve as grand marshal of the homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. Rovelto retired after 32 seasons as K-State's director of cross country and track and field. Under his leadership, the Wildcats won five Big 12 Championships, including four women's outdoor titles and the 1998 women's cross country championship.
The parade route begins at Manhattan Town Center and runs along Poyntz Avenue from Third Street to 11th Street, then heads north along 11th until reaching Moro Street, continuing through Aggieville and concluding at City Park.
The homecoming pep rally will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park.
The K-State Alumni Association will host both an in-person and virtual 5K on Sunday, Oct. 5, to kick off the week. The in-person race begins at 9 a.m. at the K-State Alumni Center. Registration costs $30, with a $5 discount for K-State students and Alumni Association members. Proceeds will benefit Be Able, a Manhattan nonprofit that engages with those in adversity by creating connections, cultivating skills and opening doors of opportunity.
Other events include Canvas on Campus at Bosco Student Plaza on Sunday, Paint the 'Ville in Aggieville on Monday, Wildcat Request Live at Bramlage Coliseum on Tuesday, and a children's carnival at the K-State Student Union on Wednesday.
The football game against TCU on Saturday, Oct. 11, will cap off the homecoming festivities at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, when new student ambassadors will be announced and homecoming committee members recognized.
Twenty-seven Kansas State University students were selected to serve on the 2025 Homecoming Student Committee, which is responsible for planning all homecoming events and competitions.
"We are excited and ready to celebrate Homecoming with the greater K-State community," said Tamie Redding, associate director of student programs and K-State Homecoming chair. "Homecoming week is going to be a wonderful time for K-Staters of all ages to connect and salute the spot we love full-well."
All homecoming events are open to the public. For updated information, visit k-state.com/homecoming.