Homecoming is an event that brings together alumni and current students to celebrate the schools history and future together. It is a tradition in many high schools, colleges, and churches in the United States, Canada, and Liberia. Every high school has its own homecoming traditions, and depending on where you live and what school you go to, homecoming can mean a lot of different things. Homecoming is typically held in late September or early October, though some schools may do them in August after school starts.
For high school students, homecoming usually consists of a week of events, including a pep rally, parade, and a big football game that’s typically a match-up against your school’s rival. Among the festivities, a homecoming court is often crowned, with the nominations of homecoming kings, queens, and other royal titles. The homecoming dance is usually the culminating event of the week and is a formal or informal event, either at the school or an off-campus location.
Homecoming is much more inclusive than prom. At most schools, prom is open only to seniors and sometimes juniors, but homecoming is for all, including the underclassmen, meaning you can start enjoying the festivities as a freshman. However, it is highly recommended that freshmen do not come as boy/girl dates but instead go as a group of friends.
In summary, homecoming is a tradition that brings together alumni and current students to celebrate the school's history and future together. It usually consists of a week of events, including a pep rally, parade, and a big football game, and culminates in a dance. Unlike prom, homecoming is open to all, including freshmen.
