Florida Tech Homecoming Week 2014 Features Something for Everyone

admin October 15, 2014

Sports, Parades, Concerts and More on Tap Starting Oct. 21

MELBOURNE, FLA. — Whether you prefer walking in a parade or running in a 5K race, viewing art on the walls or artistry on the field, jamming to reggae or bopping to the sound of a marching band, Florida Institute of Technology’s Homecoming 2014 from Oct. 21-26 has you covered.

A gathering of alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members from across the Space Coast, the annual multi-day shindig kicks of Tuesday, Oct. 21, with an opening ceremony from 7-9pm at Southgate Field, located at University Boulevard and Babcock Street in Melbourne.

Then on Wednesday, Oct. 22 get a glimpse of the hidden talents of Florida Tech students at the talent show. This free event is from 8-10 p.m. at Clemente Center.

Here’s a look at some other highlights of Homecoming 2014:

Thursday, Oct. 23:

6 p.m.: Meg O’Malley’s presents the FIT Homecoming 5K Run/Walk in downtown Melbourne. T-shirts, goody bags and a post-race party at Meg’s. Visit http://homecoming.fit.edu/run.php to register or for more information.
7 p.m.: Florida Tech’s volleyball team takes on Florida Southern at Clemente Center.

Friday, Oct. 24:

6 p.m. – 1 a.m.: Homecoming Fest, downtown Melbourne. Enjoy a free concert by the national recording artist SOJA sponsored by the Florida Tech Alumni Association. The Washington, D.C.-based band is a chart-topping reggae sensation.

Saturday, Oct. 25:

10-11 a.m.: Homecoming Parade on the Florida Tech campus.
1-4 p.m.: Homecoming football game, Florida Tech vs. Mississippi College at Palm Bay H.S. Pirate Stadium.
4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.: Women and men’s soccer matches vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, Rick Stottler Field.
6:30-10 p.m.: Homecoming Awards Gala, Clemente Center. Tickets are $75 per person. Information and registration available at http://homecoming.fit.edu/gala.php.
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.: Homecoming Dance, County Line Saloon, 4650 New Haven Ave., Melbourne.

Sunday, Oct. 26: