The University of Florida welcomes alumni back to campus this weekend for UF's Homecoming celebration.
Plenty is planned for returning alumni, current students and the community.
Thursday, Oct. 5Gator Growl Gator Growl
Former Gator Punter Johnny Towndsend returns to the Swamp to host the nation's largest student-run pep rally, held in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center for the third-consecutive year. In addition to student-athlete appearances to prep Gator Nation for Saturday's Homecoming Game versus Vanderbilt, Gator Growl 2023's concert features a headlining performance from Jason Derulo.
Growl begins at 7 p.m. (O'Connell Center gates open at 6 p.m.) Tickets
Friday, Oct. 6Festival Festival
Student organizations and local business set up at the Plaza of the Americas to offer fun activities and free goodies for families and students. Gator Gallop Gator Gallop 2023 presented by The Johnny Townsend Foundation
This 2-mile Fun Run starts & ends at the Plaza of the Americas. Start time is 10:30 a.m.
Sign Up Now. Day-of registration available in front of Library West. Homecoming Parade Homecoming Parade
Starts at noon from 13th Street & 9th Avenue, traveling to University Avenue & Bo Diddley Plaza. Gators Athletics Hall of Fame on the Goal Line Gators Athletics Hall of Fame on the Goal Line presented by International Diamond Center
Celebrate the 2023 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame class at the induction ceremony. Gator fans are invited to take part in this opportunity to dine on Steve Spurrier-Florida Field for the Hall of Fame event inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Inductees:
Gator Greats:
Kelsey Bruder (Softball, 2008-11)
Omar Craddock (Men's Track & Field, 2010-13)
Lauren Embree (Women's Tennis, 2010-13)
Jabar Gaffney (Football, 1999-2001)
Corey Hartung (Gymnastics, 2006-09)
Kelly Murphy (Volleyball, 2008-11)
Erika Tymrak (Soccer, 2009-12)
Marc Valdes (Baseball, 1991-93)
Saturday, Oct. 7Florida vs Vanderbilt Football Game Homecoming Presented byFlorida Farm Bureau: Florida versus Vanderbilt
Join your friends and family on a perfect fall afternoon for Florida's 100th Homecoming Game. Florida welcomes Southeastern Conference rival Vanderbilt for a 4 p.m. meeting at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Up Next presented by UF Health (November 21, 2025)Up Next presented by UF Health (November 21, 2025)
Friday, November 21
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Friday, November 21
Florida Football | Urban and Shelley Meyer Reflect On Their Time at UF: "Thank You, Gator Nation!"Florida Football | Urban and Shelley Meyer Reflect On Their Time at UF: "Thank You, Gator Nation!"
Thursday, November 20
Florida Football | Interim Head Coach Billy Gonzales Press Conference | TennesseeFlorida Football | Interim Head Coach Billy Gonzales Press Conference | Tennessee
