Sun Devil pride on display at 2022 ASU Homecoming

ASU community descends on downtown Tempe for Homecoming parade, block party events

View of homecoming parade in downtown Tempe from a drone
November 20, 2022

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community came together on the Tempe campus Saturday, Nov. 19, to celebrate the culminating events for ASU's Homecoming week — the annual parade, block party and football game.

The parade kicked off at 9 a.m. and featured student organization floats, the ASU Marching Band, colleges, departments, community organizations and more. More than 100 tents were on display at the block party where a range of ASU departments offered fun and educational activities for the whole family.  

Following the block party, ASU took on Oregon State at 12:15 p.m. at Sun Devil Stadium, eventually being defeated 31-7.

  • Marching band playing tubas during parade

    The scene is reflected in a tuba as the Sun Devil Marching Band performs during the ASU Homecoming parade in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 19.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Marching band members gesture while holding trumpets during a parade

    The Sun Devil Marching Band performs on University Drive on Nov. 19.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Little boy flashing pitchfork signs with his hands during parade

    Lucas Bryan, 4, cheers with double pitchforks during the Homecoming parade Nov. 19. 

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Woman waving pompom during parade

    First-year nursing major Allison Jetson cheers from the Leadership Scholarship Program float during the ASU Homecoming parade.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • View of decorated truck pulling homecoming float during parade

    The Leadership Scholarship Program float is pulled by a truck decked out in '70s-themed decorations during the Homecoming parade.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • People dancing on parade float

    Residence Hall Association members dance in the bed of a truck during the Homecoming parade: second-year computer science major Cameron Strong (left) and fourth-year justice studies Raina Shin.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • People watching dancers in a homecoming parade

    Spectators watch from the bridge and along the street as the ASU Homecoming parade passes by on University Drive. 

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Three people riding in open car in parade

    Homecoming royalty wave from the back of a car during the parade.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Color guard performs during parade

    The ASU Preparatory Academy Color Guard performs Saturday.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Sparky mascot riding on top of Jeep in parade

    Sparky rides in the back of a matching Jeep during the Homecoming parade.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Man hold out a test tube during homecoming block party

    Research specialist Matt Ryan performs a science experiment during the Homecoming Block Party at the College of Global Futures tent. The block party ran from the end of the parade until game time, featuring more than 100 tents with fun and educational activities for the whole family.  

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Young boy handling snake

    Miles White, 4, holds a snake during the Homecoming Block Party on Nov. 19. 

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • Three people wearing shirts that spell ASU holding up pitchfork signs

    (From left) International trade major AJ Tyndall, history and secondary education major Jack Kinderwater and forensic science major Bradly McGarvey cheer for ASU during the first half of the game against Oregon State at Sun Devil Stadium on Nov. 19.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • ASU football player running past Oregon State player

    ASU running back Daniyel Ngata runs past Oregon State defensive back Skyler Thomas (19) during the first half of the Homecoming game at Sun Devil Stadium.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

  • ASU football player jumps over Oregon State player who is on the field

    ASU running back Xazavian Valladay (1) jumps over an attempted tackle by Oregon State defensive back Skyler Thomas during the Homecoming game Saturday.

    Photo by Samantha Chow/ASU

Top video by Deanna Dent/ASU 

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