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THE World's most GOOGLED HOMECOMING
THIS SITE OWNED AND OPERATED BY A HOWARD ALUM
(NOT AN OFFICIAL SITE OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
EVENTS

2023 ALUMNI & FRIENDS HOMECOMING LINEUP

See our events below.

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10.19.23
7th ANNUAL

HU ALUMNI & FRIENDS HAPPY HOUR

Alumni and friends! Welcome to the 6th Annual Homecoming Welcome Happy Hour! Socialize with fellow alums and friends with Makers Mark cocktail and food specials while listening to some of the DJs in the DMV! All events will follow current CDC guidelines and best practices.

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10.20.23
MAKERS MARK HU BAR CRAWL

THE LARGEST BLACK BAR CRAWL IN THE W
ORLD!

The 7th annual HU Bar Crawl sponsored by Makers Mark is a Howard Homecoming staple! This national event attracts over 2,500 Howard Alumni, DMV Natives, and Friends annually from all over the globe! This event will take place on the historic U Street in Northwest DC. The event includes drink specials, open bar (specific locations/times), and souvenir giveaways. Locations TBA 48 hours before event. All events will follow current CDC guidelines and best practices.

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10.20.23
HOMECOMING GAME

VS NORFOLK STATE | 6th and, Girard NW, DC

Per the Howard University Homecoming website, the football game will take place Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Greene Stadium at 1 p.m. EDT against the Norfolk State University Spartans. All events will follow current CDC guidelines and best practices.

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10.21.23
2023 BLAQUE MECCA BLOCK PARTY

METRO BAR DC

This tailgate/block party style event will take place outdoors immediately following the football game. The event will feature DJs, cocktails, food trucks, and socializing amongst Howard alumni and friends from across the country. Situated on an 11,000 square foot outdoor venue, and built inside a refurbished 5000-series Metro railcar at the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station, our multi- purpose bar, and cultural venue provides an arts-driven space meant to connect people across the community and celebrate DC’s rich history and culture.

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10.22.23
hangover Brunch & day party

The Park on 14th

The 7th Annual Hangover Brunch at the Park on 14th! The Park at 14th is a vibrant Downtown DC “restobar” serving a palate-satisfying medley of made-from-scratch feel-good food and refreshing cocktails.

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10.20.23
LATE-NIGHT LINK UP

@ park | 920 14th Street NW, DC

The Park at 14th reimagines and redefines how you think of Nightlife in Washington, DC and beyond. Welcome to a new era at The Park, where the guest experience matters.  The Park has reimagined what nightlife should look and feel like and redefined what service means for our guests’ social experience.

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THE HISTORY

Powered by Howard Alum, Joshua Mercer, we are your one stop shop for the ultimate Alumni & Friends Homecoming experience! Since 2006, we've curated some homecoming's most signature events, catering to thousands of Black Professionals from across the globe. For almost 100 years, Howard Homecoming has been one of richest cultural and social tradition's in America for Black Professionals (Not Just Howard Alum). Every year, over 100,000 alumni, students, special guests, and visitors take over the District and patronize the many events and attractions affiliated with the festive week. While events change from year to year, many of the traditional alumni homecoming events include the Homecoming Football Game, the Tailgate, HU Ditch Day Party, HU Bar Crawl, HU Masquerade Ball, HU Family Brunch, HU Hangover Brunch, and much more.

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"May see me in DC at Howard Homecoming..."

- The Notorious B.I.G.

"Drake, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, TI at Howard Homecoming..."
- Washington Post (2012)
"Making sure I don't miss the homecoming at Howard"
- Ludacris
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SOCIAL MEDIA: @howardalumni

EMAIL: humovemakers@gmail.com

TEXT ONLY: 773 - 426 -1626
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