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<\/a>Ever the showman, Rocky will preside over an array of events this week. He will share the spotlight with Rocksy, as well as Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, who will be the grand marshal at the Edward C. and Helen G. Schmakel Homecoming Parade.<\/p>\n\u201cI am thrilled and honored that I was selected as grand marshal,\u201d Kapszukiewicz said. \u201cThe University and the city share the same name, we are part of the same team, and everyone in Toledo is a Rocket. UT is an amazing institution, and I can\u2019t wait to welcome back the scores of alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHomecoming is so special because it is a time for everyone to come back and to see how the University has changed and become better,\u201d Kilpatrick said. \u201cAnd this year is extraordinarily special since we are playing our biggest rivals for the Homecoming game.\u201d<\/p>\n
The death-defying showdown between the Toledo Rockets and Bowling Green Falcons will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Glass Bowl. <\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the campus, alumni and community takes Homecoming as an opportunity to come together as the Rocket family to celebrate our successes,\u201d Kilpatrick said.<\/p>\n
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages: Check out this year\u2019s Homecoming activities, which include:<\/p>\n
Monday, Oct. 1<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Carnival on the Mall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Centennial Mall. Stop by for games, prizes and food!<\/p>\n \u2022 Ottawa and a Show, 8 to 10 p.m., the Flatlands. Kick back in the grass and watch \u201cThe Greatest Showman.\u201d If it rains, the movie will be shown in the Thompson Student Union Auditorium. <\/p>\n Tuesday, Oct. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Eat the Street, 6 to 8 p.m., Residence Drive, which is located between Presidents Hall and Ottawa House. Toledo favorites will be featured as area food trucks pull up for this event, which is in its second year.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Oct. 3<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Big Top Bonanza, 7 to 9 p.m., Thompson Student Union Ingman Room. Homecoming candidates will compete in lip-sync battles. Food and games will be provided by the Black Student Union and the Latino Student Union.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ringmaster Rocky\u2019s Pep Rally, 12:30 p.m., Centennial Mall. Psych up for the UT-BG football game!<\/p>\n \u2022 Glee Club Performance, 5 p.m., Thompson Student Union Steps. UT Glee Club members will sing and dance their way across campus.<\/p>\n \u2022 National Pan-Hellenic Council Talent Show, 8 p.m., Doermann Theatre. <\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Bridge, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Horton International House Dining Hall. Volunteer to make sandwiches for those in need in the community.<\/p>\n \u2022 Homecoming Gala, 6 p.m., Thompson Student Union Auditorium. The Alumni Association will present this year\u2019s Gold T, Blue T and Edward H. Schmidt Young Alum Award, and college and affiliate award winners will be honored. Tickets are $30 per person, $10 for children. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the UT Alumni Office at 419.530.ALUM (2586) or shirley.grzecki@utoledo.edu.<\/p>\n \u2022 Downtown Pep Rally. The Rocket Marching Band will take it to the streets and play at downtown restaurants and pubs, beginning with Pizza Papalis about 9:15 p.m., Ye Olde Durty Bird at 9:30 p.m., Cock n\u2019 Bull about 9:45 p.m., and The Blarney around 10 p.m.<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The Edward C. and Helen G. Schmakel Homecoming Parade, 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Blue Key National Honor Society, the parade will begin at West Bancroft Street and Campus Road and go east to Cheltenham Road to Christie Street to Middlesex Drive and back to West Bancroft Street. <\/p>\n \u2022 Alumni Tailgate, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., William and Carol Koester Alumni Pavilion. Stop by for free hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a cash bar for those 21 and older with proper ID, and Five O\u2019Clock Rush will play live music.<\/p>\n \u2022 Toledo Rockets vs. Bowling Green Falcons Homecoming Game, 3:30, Glass Bowl. Cheer on the Rockets and see the crowning of the Homecoming king and queen. Tickets range from $38 to $73; $17.50 and $21.50 for children 12 and younger; half off for UT faculty and staff; and free for UT students with IDs. For tickets, go to utrockets.com<\/a> or call 419.530.GOLD (4653). <\/p>\n