America's Greatest Homecoming

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2024

Homecoming 2024: Sea of Orange Parade

 
The OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications broadcasts the 94th annual Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade presented by OSU Alumni Association and sponsored by Love’s Travel Stops.

Homecoming 2024 Tailgate and Carnival Highlights

 
OSU and Stillwater community members got into the spirit of Homecoming at our Student Tailgate, Harvest Carnival and Chili Cook-Off, which helped raised donations for the Harvest II Food Drive.<br>

Homecoming 2024 Kickoff Highlights

 
The OSU Alumni Association and Love’s Travel Stops kicked off the 103rd edition of America’s Greatest Homecoming with the Football Frenzy Championship, Sign Competition, Orange Fountain Dyeing and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.<br>

2024 Homecoming King and Queen

 
In this special Homecoming episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Adam Hildebrandt sits down with the 2024 Oklahoma State University Homecoming King and Queen! Gunnar Aune and Lexie Evers share their personal journeys, campus experiences, and what Americas's Greatest Homecoming means to them.

Homecoming 2024: Orange Fountain Dyeing and Royalty Coronation

 
The OSU Alumni Association and Love’s Travel Stops kick off Homecoming 2024: “Innovative Visions… Timeless Traditions” with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen and the dyeing of the Edmon Low Library fountain.

2023

The View at OSU: Homecoming

 
Every year, the Oklahoma State University community comes together to celebrate its rich history and unwavering Cowboy pride during the university's Homecoming Celebrations. This time-honored tradition, often referred to as America's Greatest Homecoming, is a week-long extravaganza that brings students, alumni, faculty, and the local community together in a sea of orange.

Homecoming 2023 - Sea of Orange Parade

 
 Recorded October 28, 2023

The OSU Alumni Association and Love’s Travel Stops present one of Homecoming’s most cherished traditions – the Sea of  Orange Parade!

Homecoming 2023 Kickoff Highlights

 
Relive the exciting moments from the first 2023 Homecoming events - the Basketball Bonanza Championship, Sign Competition, Royalty Coronation and Orange Fountain Dyeing.<br>

Homecoming 2023 - Royalty Coronation and Fountain Dyeing

 
October 22 at 6:00 p.m.

The OSU Alumni Association crowns the Homecoming King and Queen, and Homecoming Executives will dye the Edmon Low Library fountain orange to officially kickoff Homecoming 2023: ‘The Year of the Cowboy!’

2022

Homecoming 2022 Fountain Dyeing and Royalty Coronation

 
Originally broadcast October 16, 2022

The OSU Alumni Association and sponsor Love’s Travel Stops kick off Homecoming 2022: ‘Hats Off to Cowboy Heroes’ by crowning the Homecoming king and queen and dyeing the Edmon Low Library fountain America’s brightest orange.

Sunday Highlights Homecoming 2022

 
Watch highlights from the Lawn Sign competition, the crowning of the Homecoming king and queen and dyeing the Edmon Low Library fountain America’s brightest orange....

Monday-Tuesday Highlights Homecoming 2022

 
Watch highlights from the Homecoming Tailgate and Harvest Carnival....

Wednesday-Thursday Highlights Homecoming 2022

 
Watch highlights from the Hester Street Painting, Orange Reflection and All Night Pomp....

2022 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the 2022 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade (originally broadcast 10/22/22)

This is a presentation of the OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications...

2022 Homecoming Recap

 
Watch the highlights from OSU's 101st Homecoming....

2021

Becoming America's Greatest--100 Years of OSU Homecoming

 
Take a look back at 100 years of America's Greatest Homecoming, and see the fountain dyeing and Homecoming Royalty coronation...

2021 Fountain Dyeing

 
Watch as the Edmon Low Library fountain is dyed orange and the homecoming royalty is named,  kicking off Oklahoma State University's 100th Homecoming Celebration..

2021 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the 2021 Sea of Orange Homecoming parade.  This is a presentation of the OSU School of Media & Strategic Communications...

2019

A Look Back: Homecoming 2019

 
The 2019 edition of America's Greatest Homecoming has come to a close! Take a look back at OSU's greatest tradition.

2019 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the rebroadcast of the 2019 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade.

This is a presentation of the OSU School of Media & Strategic Communications...

All-Night Pomp: Homecoming 2019

 
Months of planning and hard work culminated Thursday night and Friday morning as OSU's Greek students finished their elaborate 2019 Homecoming house decorations.

Tuesday Highlights Homecoming 2019

 
Homecoming's oldest and tastiest traditions are the Harvest Carnival & Chili Cook-Off. Record crowds turned out at the Payne County Expo Center for this year's festivities, which support the Harvest II Food Drive.

Sunday Highlights Homecoming 2019

 
OSU students, alumni and friends kicked off Homecoming 2019: 'As the World Turns Orange' on Sunday, October 13 with the Sign Competition, Orange Fountain Dyeing and Royalty Coronation.

"America's Greatest Homecoming"

 
A behind the scenes look at what it takes to build a winning house decoration.

2017

Basketball Bonanza: Homecoming 2017

 
Due to the weather, OSU students moved from the football field to the basketball court for a little spirited competition to kickoff Homecoming 2017: 'Herald Your Fame!' ORANGECONNECTION.org/homecoming

Sign Competition: Homecoming 2017

 
The creativity of OSU's students is on display for this year's sign competition! See how they illustrated our 'Herald Your Fame' theme. ORANGECONNECTION.org/homecoming

Fountain Dyeing: Homecoming 2017

 
Hundreds of Cowboys turned out Sunday evening to see the Homecoming Executive Team dye the Edmon Low Library fountain for Homecoming 2017: 'Herald Your Fame!' ORANGECONNECTION.org/homecoming

Fountain Dyeing: Homecoming 2017

 
Hundreds of Cowboys turned out Sunday evening to see the Homecoming Executive Team dye the Edmon Low Library fountain for Homecoming 2017: 'Herald Your Fame!'

Lawn Sign Competition: Homecoming 2017

 
Watch the rebroadcast of the Homecoming 2017 Lawn Sign competition that took place on Library Lawn.

Student Tailgate: Homecoming 2017

 
OSU students celebrated the beginning of Homecoming week with a tailgate in the Kerr-Drummond Plaza on Monday.

Hester Street Painting: Homecoming 2017

 
The Cowboy Football team and coaches will have a lot to look at on their way to Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday! Check out the highlights from Homecoming 2017's Hester Street Painting.

All-Night Pomp: Homecoming 2017

 
Greek pairs continued the 24-hour tradition of All-Night Pomp preparing their house decorations for Walkaround  at Homecoming 2017. ORANGECONNECTION.org/homecoming

Orange Reflection: Homecoming 2017

 
OSU residence halls decorated their exteriors in celebration of Homecoming 2017: 'Herald Your Fame!'

2017 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
Enjoy the rebroadcast of the 2017 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade...

Walkaround: Homecoming 2017

 

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2017

 
The OSU Alumni Association invites you back for Homecoming 2017: 'Herald Your Fame' October 5-14 in Stillwater! Learn more at ORANGECONNECTION.org/homecoming.

2016

2015

Meet the Executives: Homecoming 2015

 
From November 2014 to now, these 10 OSU students have helped orchestrate another year of "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration."

Royalty Court: Homecoming 2015

 
Members of the Homecoming 2015 Royalty Court caused quite a stir with their arrival in Stillwater.

Football Frenzy: Homecoming 2015

 
Nine days of Homecoming events begin with the Football Frenzy tournament! Congratulations to this year's winners: Kappa Delta/FarmHouse in the Greek Bracket and the OSU Rodeo Club in the Open Bracket. Learn more at http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming

Sign Competition: Homecoming 2015

 
A record number of living and student groups illustrated they're "Still Loyal" and "Still True" to Stillwater with the Homecoming 2015 Sign Competition. Winners will be posted at http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

Tailgate: Homecoming 2015

 
OSU students enjoyed a free Homecoming tailgate featuring food, games and live music courtesy of the OSU Student Alumni Association. Learn more at http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

Hester Street: Homecoming 2015

 
Hester Street was hoppin' Wednesday night as Cowboys of all ages gathered to show their support of Cowboy Football​. Check out the highlights, and learn more at orangeconnection.org/homecoming. #OKStateHC

History in the Making: Homecoming 2015

 
There's nothing else like it in the country, and that's why Cowboys are proud to claim "America's Greatest Homecoming Tradition!"

All-Night Pomp: Homecoming 2015

 
It was definitely wet, but it was way more fun! Here are the highlights from the nation's only All-Night Pomp event at OSU Homecoming 2015.

Orange Reflection: Homecoming 2015

 
The OSU campus is bathed in orange for  with the help of OSU's residence halls, which compete in the annual Orange Reflection contest during Homecoming.

2015 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
The live broadcast of the 2015 Sea of Orange Parade (original air date 10/24/15)

Alumni Invitation: Homecoming 2015

 
The OSU Alumni Association invites all Cowboys to Homecoming 2015: 'Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True' Oct. 16-24 in your home away from home - Stillwater, America! Plan your trip back at http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

2014

Student Promo Homecoming 2014

 
Oklahoma State University boasts one of the largest student-run Homecomings in the country! Take an active role in “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” by serving on the Homecoming 2014’s Big Committee. Applications are available at <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a> and due by Sept. 12!

Sign Competition: Homecoming 2014

 
More than 20 campus groups participated in the Homecoming 2014 Sign Competition celebrating 'The Experience.' Visit orangeconnection.org/signcompetition to view photos of each entry.

Football Frenzy: Homecoming 2014

 
The Homecoming 2014 Football Frenzy championship games were held Oct. 19 at Boone Pickens Stadium. Pi Phi/Sigma Nu defeated Zeta/FarmHouse in the Greek bracket while the Independents took down the Villages in the open bracket. View photos from the championship game at orangeconnection.org/footballfrenzy.

Orange Fountain: Homecoming 2014

 
Homecoming 2014: 'The Experience' officially got underway Sunday, Oct. 18 with the dyeing of the Edmon Low Library fountain.

Tailgate: Homecoming 2014

 
The OSU Alumni Association and Residence Halls Association hosted on-campus residents for a Homecoming Tailgate Oct. 20. Visit orangeconnection.org/homecoming for details on "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration!"

Executive Team: Homecoming 2014

 
Meet the 10 members of the Homecoming 2014 Executive Team! Learn more about "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" at orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

Royalty Court: Homecoming 2014

 
Meet the Homecoming 2014 Royalty Court! The King and Queen will be crowned at the halftime of the West Virginia vs. OSU football game on Oct. 25. Visit orangeconnection.org/royalty for more information.

Hester Street Painting: Homecoming 2014

 
In preparation for the Spirit Walk on Saturday, OSU students, alumni and friends painted Hester Street with words of encouragement for the Cowboy Football team and coaches. Visit orangeconnection.org/homecoming for more information about Homecoming 2014: 'The Experience.'

Orange Reflection: Homecoming 2014

 
Each year, OSU residence halls celebrate "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" by decorating their buildings in America's Brightest Orange. Theta Pond is also line with orange lights. Learn more about Homecoming at OSU at orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

All-Night Pomp: Homecoming 2014

 
The precursor to OSU's one-of-a-kind Walkaround event is All-Night Pomp when Greek life organizations have 24 hours to hang their pomped screens and complete their house decorations. Learn more about this unique experience at orangeconnection.org/walkaround.

2014 Sea of Orange Pre-Parade Show

 
Get ready for the 2014 Sea of Orange parade.  Features include a report on the history of OSU Homecoming and a report on the student responsible for organizing Homecoming...

Halftime Awards: Homecoming 2014

 
The major awards for OSU Homecoming 2014: 'The Experience' were presented by the OSU Alumni Association at the halftime of the West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State game on Oct. 25. A full list of awards is available at orangeconnection.org/hcawards.

Walkaround: Homecoming 2014

 
Walkaround is the highlight of "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" at OSU with tens of thousands of people gather on campus to view house decorations and parade floats constructed by Greek, residential and campus life groups. Visit orangeconnection.org/walkaround for more information.

2014 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
Relive Homecoming with the 2014 Sea of Orange Parade....

Highlights Homecoming 2014

 
Relive 'The Experience' of OSU Homecoming 2014 presented by the OSU Alumni Association! Learn more at orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2014

 
The OSU Alumni Association presents Homecoming 2014: 'The Experience' October 17-25 in Stillwater! <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a>

2013

Student Promo: Homecoming 2013

 
The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association and 2013 Homecoming Executive Committee invite all OSU students to make our tradition your tradition at Homecoming 2013: 'Branding A Brighter Orange!'

Applications for Homecoming Steering and Big Committee will be available in the fall. There's no bigger tradition at Oklahoma State than "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration!" For more information, visit <a href=" http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a>.

Royalty Introductions: Homecoming 2013

 
Meet the 2013 OSU Homecoming Royalty court, and learn more about them at <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a>.

Pre-Parade Show 2013 Homecoming

 
OSU's 2013 Homecoming Pre-Parade broadcast by students in the OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications....

2013 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
OSU's 2013 Homecoming Parade as broadcast by students in the OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications....

Walkaround: Homecoming 2013

 
More than nine million pieces of pomp were used in this year's 12 Homecoming house decorations, which were viewed by tens of thousands of OSU alumni and friends Oct. 18. Learn more at <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/walkaround">orangeconnection.org/walkaround</a>.

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2013

 
The OSU Alumni Association presents Homecoming 2013: 'Branding A Brighter Orange' Oct. 18-19 in Stillwater. Come home for "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" including Walkaround, the Sea of Orange Parade and the TCU vs. OSU football game. Details at <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a>.

Football Frenzy: Homecoming 2013

 
Homecoming 2013: 'Branding a Brighter Orange' kicked off with the annual Football Frenzy tournament. The Independents took home their second open bracket championship defeating Bennett Hall. Alpha Omicron Pi/Sigma Chi defeated Pi Beta Phi/Sigma Phi Epsilon for the Greek bracket championship. Visit <a href="Homecoming 2013: 'Branding a Brighter Orange' kicked off with the annual Football Frenzy tournament. The Independents took home their second open bracket championship defeating Bennett Hall. Alpha Omicron Pi/Sigma Chi defeated Pi Beta Phi/Sigma Phi Epsilon for the Greek bracket championship. Visit http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming for more information. ">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a> for more information.

Orange Fountain: Homecoming 2013

 
An iconic symbol of "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" at Oklahoma State University is the Edmon Low Library fountain, which is dyed America's Brightest Orange the Sunday before Homecoming week. Check out highlights from this year's event, which includes a time lapse. For more information about Homecoming, visit <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a>.

Sign Competition: Homecoming 2013

 
Some of the most artistic and creative talents of OSU students are showcased in the Homecoming Sign Competition. This year's 'Branding a Brighter Orange' theme provided numerous opportunities for students from Greek, residential and campus life to showcase the Homecoming spirit in new and unique ways. View photos of each sign in the competition at <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a>.

Hester Street Painting: Homecoming 2013

 
Not even a fall shower could dampen our orange spirits during Hester Street Painting. Cowboys and Cowgirls from all walks of life painted encouraging words down Hester Street for Coach Mike Gundy and the Cowboy Football team to read Saturday morning during the Spirit Walk. Visit <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a> for more information.

Res-Life Bash: Homecoming 2013

 
Homecoming celebrates our on-campus residents at the Res-Life Bash! Fun and games plus free food were available at this year's event, which was held in the Kerr-Drummond Mezzanine due to inclement weather. Pistol Pete even stopped by for some dancing! Visit <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a> for more information.

Orange Reflection: Homecoming 2013

 
America's Brightest Orange takes over the Oklahoma State University campus Thursday through Saturday of Homecoming. Each residence hall is bathed in orange with a specific theme. The Homecoming Royalty serve as judges for the Orange Reflection competition judging each hall. Visit <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming">orangeconnection.org/homecoming</a> for more information.

All-Night Pomp: Homecoming 2013

 
Walkaround doesn't happen without house decorations, and house decorations don't happen without All-Night Pomp. From 3 p.m. Thursday until 3 p.m. Friday is a blur of tissue paper, glue, zip ties and steel as the the Greek pairs rush to finish their structures and hang their pomps in time for judging. Visit <a href="http://orangeconnection.org/housedecs">orangeconnection.org/housedecs</a> for more information.

2012

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2012

 
The OSU Alumni Association will present the 91st edition of "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" Oct. 12-20 in Stillwater as we welcome alumni and friends back for Homecoming 2012: 'The Life, The Legend, The Legacy'. Visit http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming for more information.

Orange Fountain: Homecoming 2012

 
Homecoming 2012: 'The Life, The Legend, The Legacy' continued the tradition of dyeing the Edmon Low Library fountain orange the Sunday before Homecoming Week. This year's Homecoming Executive committee even posed for a picture in the fountain after the dyeing. Details at http://orangeconnection.org/orangeambiance.

Football Frenzy: Homecoming 2012

 
More than 25 teams competed in the Homecoming 2012 Football Frenzy tournament held Oct. 12-14. Congratulations to Greek bracket champions Kappa Delta/Sigma Nu and Open bracket champions The Independents. For more information, visit http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

Sign Competition: Homecoming 2012

 
OSU living groups and campus organizations decorated the Edmon Low Library Lawn with signs to celebrate 'The Life, The Legend, The Legacy' of Homecoming at Oklahoma State. View photos of all of the signs at http://orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

Res-Life Bash: Homecoming 2012

 
The Res-Life Bash moved outside this year for free food and games plus live music for on-campus students to celebrate 'The Life, The Legend, The Legacy' of Homecoming at Oklahoma State.

Harvest Carnival: Homecoming 2012

 
"America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" is rooted in the Harvest Carnival, which began in 1913. This year's event combined with the Chili Cook-Off welcomed hundreds from the Stillwater and OSU communities for great food and games in the spirit of giving to the Harvest II food drive.

Orange Reflection: Homecoming 2012

 
See the Reflection of Orange Over Stillwater During Homecoming

Hester Street Painting: Homecoming 2012

 
OSU Fans Paint Messages to the Football Team on Hester Street

All Night Pomp: Homecoming 2012

 
Scenes from All Night Pomp

Inside OSU with Burns Hargis: Homecoming 2012

 
Oklahoma State (OSU) President Burns Hargis visits with the Grand Marshal and the executive director for Homecoming 2012.

Walkaround: Homecoming 2012

 
Scenes from Walkaround 2012

2012 Sea of Orange Homecoming Parade

 
Watch a rebroadcast of the student production of the Homecoming parade pre-show as well as the parade...

2011

Inside OSU: Homecoming 2011

 
Oklahoma State University (OSU) President Burns Hargis visits the Sigma Chi house to learn more about pomping and setting up the homecoming house decorations.

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2011

 
A look back at the 2011 invitation to "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" presented by the OSU Alumni Association.

2010

Inside OSU: Homecoming 2010

 
Oklahoma State (OSU) President Burns Hargis visits with the homecoming executive committee about this year's homecoming activities and the parade's grand marshal, Stan Clark.

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2010

 
A look back at the 2010 invitation to "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" presented by the OSU Alumni Association.

2009

Alumni Invitation Homecoming 2009

 
A look back at the 2009 invitation to "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" presented by the OSU Alumni Association.

Inside OSU: Homecoming 2009

 
Oklahoma State (OSU) President Burns Hargis learns more about Homecoming 2009.

2008

Inside OSU: Homecoming 2008

 
Watch the latest episode of Inside OSU for a sneak peek of this year's preparation as well as a surprise visit from the homecoming parade Grand Marshall.

1952-2007

1964 Homecoming Parade

 
Video of OSU's 1964 Homecoming Parade.  Featured is Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson....

1985 Homecoming Parade

 
Excerpts from the live broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 1985 Homecoming Parade.  This has been digitized from video tape, so there will be glitches from time to time...

1987 Homecoming Parade

 
Excerpts from the live broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 1987 Homecoming Parade.  This has been digitized from video tape, so there will be glitches from time to time...

1993 Homecoming Parade

 
Excerpts from the live broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 1993 Homecoming Parade.  This has been digitized from video tape, so there will be glitches from time to time...

1995 Homecoming Parade

 
Excerpts from the live broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 1995 Homecoming Parade.  This has been digitized from video tape, so there will be glitches from time to time...

1998 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 1998 Homecoming Parade.  This was digitized from video tape, so there might be a few glitches...

2000 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2000 Homecoming Parade.  This was digitized from video tape, so there might be a few glitches...

2001 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2001 Homecoming Parade.  This was digitized from video tape, so there might be a few glitches...

2002 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2002 Homecoming Parade. This was digitized from video tape, so there might be a few glitches...

2003 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2003 Homecoming Parade.  This was digitized from video tape, so there might be a few glitches...

2004 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2004 Homecoming Parade.  This was digitized from video tape, so there might be a few glitches...

2006 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2006 Homecoming Parade...

2007 Homecoming Parade

 
Watch the broadcast of Oklahoma State University's 2007 Homecoming Parade...