University of Miami ’Canes everywhere are getting ready to indulge in festivities with this year’s “Leave Your Legacy” homecoming theme, both on campus and at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.
This year's homecoming theme was developed by the Homecoming Executive Committee (HEC), which encourages ’Canes everywhere to reflect on their own individual power and contributions to the history of the U. Inspired by the world of superheroes and comic books, the theme calls on students to consider the impact they are making within the University’s community and beyond.
Homecoming wouldn’t be complete without the exhilarating football game that brings students, alumni, and fans together to support the Hurricanes. This year, the Miami Hurricanes football team is set to face the University of Virginia Cavaliers on Oct. 28.
In anticipation for this year’s homecoming week, students, faculty and staff members, and alumni can expect to enjoy a wide array of exciting events and traditions. The “’Canes Assemble!” opening ceremony, happening on Monday, Oct. 23, encourages students and faculty and staff members to wear orange as the HEC kicks off the week. Billboard chart-topping rapper Quavo will headline this year’s Hurricane Productions Homecoming Concert on Thursday, Oct. 26, with solo artist and current student Travian McNair opening the performance at the Watsco Center.
Of course, it wouldn’t be homecoming without the traditional Hurricane Howl boat burning ceremony, taking place on Friday, Oct. 27 at Lake Osceola. Events begin at 5 p.m. with a food truck block party on Stanford Drive following the evening fireworks display.
As Homecoming 2023 unfolds, the University invites students, faculty and staff members, alumni, and fans to come together, celebrate their shared legacy, and revel in the exhilaration of being part of a community that thrives on making a difference. So, don your superhero cape and get ready to embrace the spirit of superheroes with this lineup of events you can expect during Homecoming 2023:
Monday, Oct. 23
- ‘Canes Spirit Days and Opening Ceremonies
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lakeside Patio
- Royalty Pageant
- 8 p.m. at Shalala Student Center Grand Ballrooms
Tuesday, Oct. 24
- Spirit Tree Competition
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. between Ashe Administration and Dooly Memorial Buildings
- HP Trivia Tuesday
- 6:30 p.m. at The Rathskeller
- Pancakes with Pat
- 8:30 p.m. at Lakeside Patio and Westbrook Walkway
Wednesday, Oct. 25
- Hurricanes Help the Hometown
- 12 noon - 2 p.m. at Lakeside Patio
- Organized Cheer (O-Cheer) Competition
- 6:30 p.m. at Lakeside Patio
Thursday, Oct. 26
- Alma Mater Singing Competition
- 10:45 a.m. at University Center Rock Plaza
- HP Homecoming Concert featuring Quavo
- Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., Watsco Center
Friday, Oct. 27
- Hurricane Howl Boat Burning Ceremony and Fireworks Show
- Festivities begin at 6 p.m. around Lake Osceola
Saturday, Oct. 28
- University of Miami Hurricanes vs. University of Virginia Cavaliers
- TBA at Hard Rock Stadium
A full listing of Alumni Weekend events can be found here. Registration is required.
