ASU community comes together for 2025 Homecoming celebrations
The ASU Homecoming parade travels down University Drive in Tempe on Nov. 15. Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
Crowds decked out in maroon and gold flooded University Drive in Tempe over the weekend as Arizona State University's annual Homecoming festivities culminated in the time-honored parade and block party.
This year's event honored those who serve, with a special nod to Vietnam veterans, as it overlapped with ASU's annual Salute to Service celebration.
Take a look at some of the highlights — from the parade, to the block party, to the game against West Virginia, which the Sun Devils' won by a close margin, 25-23:
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Former ASU quarterback Jake Plummer walks in the ASU Homecoming parade down University Drive in Tempe on Nov. 15.
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Tempe Mayor Corey Woods (center right) rides with the City Council in the ASU Homecoming parade.
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Participants in the ASU Homecoming parade walk down University Drive.
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Sun Devil fans cheer as the ASU Homecoming parade travels down University Drive in Tempe.
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Students dressed as fruits and vegetables walk in the ASU Homecoming parade.
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ASU President Michael Crow (center) mingles with guests at the President’s Tailgate event before the Homecoming game in Tempe on Nov. 15.
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Young Sun Devil fans help wave an ASU flag before the Homecoming game against West Virginia at Mountain America Stadium.
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Sparky poses for a photo with members of the ASU ROTC during the Homecoming game against West Virginia at Mountain America Stadium.
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Second-year aeronautical management technology student Vincent Malone (center) cheers during the Homecoming game against West Virginia.
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ASU President Michael Crow (right) and ASU Alumni Association President and CEO Christine Wilkinson (left) help present the Homecoming Alumni Service Award to Larry Kentera (center) during the Homecoming game against West Virginia at Mountain America Stadium. Kentera is a former Sun Devil football player and assistant coach, as well as a WWII vet.
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ASU wide receiver Malik McClain (12) catches the ball during the Homecoming game against West Virginia at Mountain America Stadium. The Sun Devils defeated the Mountaineers 25-23.
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