- THEE Premiere | JSU Homecoming 2025

sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

JSU Day at THEE Fair

Time:
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Mississippi State Fairgrounds

THEE Gospel Kick-Off feat. Choir Rehearsal with Friends

Time:
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
JSU Student Center | Terry L. Woodard Ballrooms

Late Night Movie

Time:
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Location:
Rose. E. McCoy Auditorium

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

“Thee Department Premiere”: Rep Your Role Like a Boss

Theme:
Every role on campus is Oscar-worthy.
Attire:
Wear your department gear or custom T-shirts with pride.

Homecoming Kick-Off Mocktails and Alcohol Awareness Event

Time:
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Gibbs-Green Plaza

Rave Party

Time:
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location:
John A. Peoples Building Lawn
Admission:
FREE – Valid JSU Student ID Required

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

“Black Excellence: Past, Present, & Future”

Theme:
Pay tribute to icons of Black history, culture, and success.
Attire:
Dress as someone who has shaped Black excellence from Rosa Parks to Beyoncé, MLK to Issa Rae, Malcolm X to Amanda Gorman.

THEE Coronation of Mister & Miss JSU
“Magnolia Reign: Royalty in Bloom”

Time:
6:00 p.m.
Location:
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
Former JSU SGA Presidents, Kings, or Queens, please contact:
scottie.willis@jsums.edu

Prom Reception

Event Time:
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Location:
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

“HBCU Royalty Day”: Channel Your Inner King & Queen

Theme:
Bring the energy of homecoming courts, past and present.
Attire:
Dress in your finest crowns, sashes, and regal vibes welcome.

Fashion Show - Hot Spot

Time:
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
JSU Student Center

THEE SHOW Homecoming Concert

Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location:
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
Admission:
$60 - General
$25 - JSU Student w/ Valid ID

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

“Thee Throwback Premiere”: Decades of Black Culture

Theme:
Rewind it back to your favorite Black culture era:
70s Soul Train, 80s hip-hop, 90s R&B, or early 2000s BET vibes.
Attire:
Come in your best era outfit (afros, gold chains, Cross Colours, velour suits, etc.)

THEE Presidential Legacy & Royalty Brunches

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
JSU Student Center | Terry L. Woodard Ballrooms
Former SGA JSU Presidents, Kings, or Queens, please contact:
scottie.willis@jsums.edu

Legacy Wall Reveal & Donor Reception
Invitation Only

Time:
5:30 p.m.
Location:
Legacy Wall
Reception to Follow:
JSU Student Center Ballroom

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

ALUMNI Block Party

Time:
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Location:
TBD

Homecoming Comedy & Step Show

Time:
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location:
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
Admission:
$25 - General Admission
$15 - JSU Student w/ Valid ID

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sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

“JSU Blue Carpet Finale”: All Hail THEE Institution

Theme:
All out JSU Pride: "We rollin’ up to THEE Premiere"
Attire:
Navy, White, and Gold! Head to toe. Think JSU drip with premiere energy.

“Brunch en Blanc”: ALUMNI Reunion Class Brunch

Time:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location:
JSU Student Center

Back to THEE Future: Young Alumni Day Party

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
JSU^™ Student Center - 2nd Floor Patio

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

Yard Fest

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Gibbs-Green Plaza

THEE Vendor Fair & Food Truck Friday

Time:
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Gibbs-Green Plaza

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sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

Blue & White Stripe Game Homecoming Parade

Time:
8:00 a.m.
Line-up:
5:00 a.m.
Location:
JSU^™ Campus
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ALUMNI Homecoming Tailgate

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Veterans Memorial Stadium

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

SHOWTIME: Gametime

JSU^™ Tigers vs Alabama State University Hornets
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Location:
Veterans Memorial Stadium

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sunday • monday • tuesday • wednesday • thursday • friday • saturday • sunday

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

The Finale: SUNDAY BRUNCH

Time:
11:00 a.m.
Location:
Legacy Dining Hall

THEE GOSPEL SEND-OFF CONCERT & LIVE RECORDING feat. TWINKIE CLARK and the CLARK SISTERS

Doors Open:
6:00 p.m.
Showtime:
8:00 p.m.
Location:
Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
Admission:
General - TBD
$5.00 - JSU^™ Students w/ Valid ID

PLEASE be sure to read the "Parade Details" below to see registration details, parade logistics and and an important note regarding entries (what's not permitted, etc.).

Registration:

Entry Fee:
Starting at $150 per group
Late Registration:
An additional $100 late fee applies from October 7th-13th, 2024
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 11:59 pm CST

PARADE LOGISTICS:

Line-Up Time:
Begins at 5:00 am. All participants must be in place by 7:15am
No participants can enter the line-up after 7:30am
Route:
The parade will begin and end on the Dr. Robert Smith, Sr. Parkway

important note:

Entries:
Mixed entries of cars and bikes are not permitted, and ATVs are prohibited
Registration:
All registration fees are non-refundable

GET TICKETS