We’re excited to offer a number of activities for band alumni and your families at Homecoming! Here’s your one-stop guide for UMMB fun!!!
Band Alumni & Friends Reception
Mingle with fellow alumni and fans of the Minuteman Band during the Homecoming Block Party! Meet the Band Alumni and Thom Hannum scholarship recipients and this year’s class of the Minuteman Band Hall of Fame!
Food Trucks and Local Beer & Wine available
Old Chapel
Homecoming Parade
Join the tradition of the Homecoming Parade as it winds its way from McGuirk Alumni Stadium through downtown Amherst to the UMass campus. Families are welcome to march or play… and join us before the parade to decorate our float!
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
10:00 am parade step-off
Tailgate & Band Concert
Join us at our PREMIER tailgate zone, central to ALL Homcoming activity, including a concert by YOUR Minuteman Marching Band. Grills, tables, and tents will be available to cook/prepare your favorite tailgate dishes. Bring your favorite drinks, chairs, and games!
McGuirk Alumni Stadium • Lot 11 near Football Performance Center
Please observe new stadium parking procedures
Play in the Stands
Join fellow alumni to play stands tunes during the game with the UMMB!
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Alumni Band Halftime Show
Have band, will march! Yes! We’ll join the Baby Band for a special performance!
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
My Way
Join all band alumni (and their families) on the field for the postgame singing of My Way.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium