It is Homecoming on The Hill this Saturday, as WKU hosts Sun Belt rival Troy at 4:00 p.m! A number of exciting events take place prior to the game.
On Friday, the Citizens First Homecoming Parade begins at 5:00 p.m. along College Heights Boulevard and Avenue of Champions.
Saturday's campus festivities and tailgating begin at Noon. Fans may begin tailgating at Noon, the time in which the Avenue of Champions closes to all traffic. Also opening at Noon on South Lawn is Topper Town, which features inflatables, a kids play area and activities for children of all ages.
The Topper Walk, featuring the entire football team's walk down the Avenue of Champions from the Kentucky Museum to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, begins at 1:40 p.m. The players will distribute 100 T-shirts to fans during the walk.
WKU cheerleaders will throw T-shirts into the stands following each Hilltopper touchdown. The pre-game show features fireworks and the Big Red Marching Band.
The game also includes the crowning of the 2009 Homecoming Queen at halftime. Football tickets may be purchased at any time via wkusports.com or by calling 1-800-5 BIG RED. The ticket windows at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium will open at Noon.
