• Homecoming season sees thousands of graduates returning to their alma maters for celebrations. • US colleges host events like parades and concerts, drawing large crowds to campuses. • Some schools have curious traditions, like Hobo Day at South Dakota State University.

For thousands of graduates, fall means making a trip to their alma mater to celebrate homecoming.

From alums bursting with school spirit to current students looking for an excuse to party, homecoming season is full of celebrations across US colleges and universities.

Some schools use the time to participate in decades-old traditions, like Hobo Day at South Dakota State University or the Spirit Splash at the University of Central Florida. Others throw more traditional celebrations, such as holding a big parade or con

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