Matt Lang (right), who graduated from ASU in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in information technology and web development, and his dad, Monty, grill burgers together before the start of the ASU Homecoming Parade in Tempe on Oct. 28.

Sun Devil Football legend Larry Shorty takes a selfie with Sparky before marching in the ASU Homecoming Parade in Tempe on Oct. 28. Shorty played for ASU from 1971–73.

Fourth-year biomedical science major and twirler Emma Carr leads the ASU Homecoming Parade down University Drive in Tempe on Oct. 28.

The Sun Devil Marching Band performs in the ASU Homecoming Parade in Tempe on Oct. 28. 

People watch as the ASU Homecoming Parade marches along University Drive in Tempe.

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods (center) makes a pitchfork sign during the ASU Homecoming Parade.

Members of Pitchfork Pantry dance on their float dressed as various fruits and vegetables during the ASU Homecoming Parade.

The ASU Prep Academy color guard marches in the Homecoming Parade.

An ASU Pet Ambassador marches in the Homecoming Parade with a tortoise along University Drive in Tempe on Oct. 28.

Nine-year-old Jackson Perna (right) gives Homecoming royalty and fourth-year health sciences major Alexis Blasko a high-five during the Homecoming Parade.

Mirabella residents march in the ASU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 28.

Second-year data science major Kunj Patel shows a magic trick to kids during the ASU Homecoming Block Party in Tempe on Oct. 28. 

Sun Devil Football legend Windland Hall signs a vintage Fiesta Bowl booklet during the ASU Homecoming Block Party.

Fourth-year engineering majors Mohamed Affix (front) and Daniel Magdy travel through a stomach exhibit from the College of Health Solutions to learn about gut bacteria during the Homecoming Block Party.

Fourth-year biological science major Isabella LoTempio hands 7-year-old Avery Hunnicutt a snake during the ASU Homecoming Block Party.

First-year applied math major Ester Freundlich and third-year mechanical engineering major Ethan Jones pose for a caricature during the Homecoming Block Party.

Matthew and Victoria Thompson take a photo of their 8-month-old son, Cane, on the football field before the ASU Homecoming Game against Washington State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 28.

ASU graduate student placekicker Dario Longhetto (37) kicks the ball during the Homecoming Game against Washington State. The Sun Devils took a 38-27 victory over Washington State.