Greek Step Show

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Date: October 21, 2021

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Attendance: Students (In-Person), Alumni (Virtual)

Description: This annual showstopper features the University’s Divine Nine and other student organizations showing off their creativity and showmanship through step.

Lucy Diggs Slowe Street Naming Ceremony

Time: All Day

Date: October 22, 2021

Location: 4th Street NW/College Street NW/The Lower Valley

Attendance: Students (In-Person), Alumni (In-Person)

Description: As the first female dean of women at Howard and a founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Lucy Diggs Slowe was a pioneer in shaping educational reform for women of color. In her honor, a street naming ceremony will be held.

HU Ideas Symposia

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Date: October 22, 2021

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Attendance: Students (In-Person), Alumni (Virtual)

Description: Collaborate with thinkers from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds and harness collective energy to discover solutions to society’s greatest challenges.

Yard Fest Concert

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Cranton Auditorium

Attendance: Limited In-Person

Description: Continue the cherished tradition of Yardfest as it continues to reinvigorate Homecoming with a live stage, featuring a diverse range of top-tier artists and entertainment that reflects the Howard diaspora. Held in Cramton Auditorium this year, Yardfest will have limited capacity, so tickets are required.

Day Of Service

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Date: October 23, 2021

Location: The Yard (Howard University's Campus)

Attendance: Students (In-Person)

Description: Thousands of Howard students take on several projects across the Washington, DC area to strengthen, uplift, and renew local communities

State Of The University Address

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: October 23, 2021

Location: Livestream

Attendance: Students (Virtual), Alumni (Virtual)

Description: Hear from Dr. Frederick as he shares successes, updates, and direction of the university.

Football Game

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Date: October 23, 2021

Location: Greene Stadium

Attendance: Students (In-Person), Alumni (In-Person)

Description: Watch as the Howard Bison take on the Norfolk State Spartans during the 2021 Homecoming game.

Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) Meet the Illustrator

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Date: October 23, 2021

Location: Livestream

Attendance: Students (Virtual), Alumni (Virtual)

Description: Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) Meet the Illustrator

Fashion Show

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Date: October 23, 2021

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Attendance: Students (In-Person), Alumni (Virtual)

Description: Experience the latest in fashion inspired by Howard University and other designers. This annual staple is powered by Howard students who define style.

Party On The Yard

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Date: October 23, 2021

Location: Livestream

Attendance: Students (Virtual), Alumni (Virtual)

Description: "Party on the Yard: A Virtual Experience" features an assortment of entertainment.

Call To Chapel

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Date: October 24, 2021

Location: Main Yard (Howard University's Campus)

Attendance: Students (In-Person)

Description: Close Homecoming week with worship, meditation, and thankfulness for camaraderie and fellowship with alumni and friends, while looking forward with anticipation to next year’s annual gathering.

Mardi Gras Parade Schedule