ASU Homecoming Memory Lane
A time-honored ASU tradition, Homecoming brings together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Sun Devil spirit. The festivities highlight Sun Devil spirit through athletic events, activities and entertainment.
Homecoming History
First Homecoming Parade 1926
University Archives Photographs, Arizona State University Libraries
Homecoming Parade 1930
University Archives Photographs, Arizona State University Libraries
ASU Lantern Walk was first celebrated in 1917
Each year students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends climb to the top of “A” Mountain carrying lanterns to light up Tempe, following in the footsteps of their Sun Devil ancestors.
Lantern Walk begins at the base and Homecoming Royalty is crowned at the top of “A” Mountain.
A look back at Sparky the Sun Devil mascot
Not long after Arizona State changed from the bulldogs to the Sun Devils, Sparky the Sun Devil was born.
Over the years, Sparky has become a much recognized and beloved athletic mascot that embodies the ASU spirit.
Here, Sparky entertains football fans during a game in 1965.
Be part of ASU history
Block Party
The ASU Homecoming Block Party and Parade is a festival-type of event that is free and open to the public on Nov. 23.
Parade
The Arizona State University Homecoming Parade is one of the biggest and longest-running traditions. The parade takes place on University Drive between Forest Avenue and McAllister Avenue on Nov. 23.
Lantern Walk
Lantern Walk remains one of ASU’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Lantern Walk begins at the base and Homecoming Royalty is crowned at the top of “A” Mountain on Nov. 22.
Game Day
ASU vs. BYU
Saturday, Nov. 23, Game TBD
Mountain America Stadium, Tempe