Homecoming 2014: Written in the Sparks
Homecoming week kicked off Oct. 27 with a free comedy show for ASU students that featured special guest Chris D'Elia.
Hannibal Burress, American stand-up comedian, actor and television writer, headlined the comedy show held at Gammage Auditorium.
Members of ASU's 2014 Homecoming Court flash their best pitchforks before the comedy show, Oct. 27. Left to right: Alex Camalich, senior air transportation management major; Colin Gallacher, sophomore engineering management major; and Alvaro Salcedo, senior Spanish literature and communication in technology and society major.
Sparky poses with members of the Homecoming Court before the comedy show at ASU Gammage, Oct. 27. Left to right: Elizabeth Perry, junior psychology major; Alyssa Napuri, senior political science major; Jillian Duran, journalism and mass communication major; Emma Hopson, senior marketing major; and Brittany Garcia, senior social work major.
The Downtown Programming and Activities Board hosted its 4th annual homecoming dance on the Downtown Phoenix campus, Oct. 28, at the AE England and Civic Space Park.
Students danced the night away in semi-formal attire for the "City of Lights" themed dance.
West campus was transformed into a carnival-themed wonderland during Sparky's Big Top Carnival, Oct. 29.
Members of the public were invited to enjoy the many carnival booths and free food.
Live entertainment filled the Las Casas Lawn on the West campus.
A fire show was among the many delights featured at the Big Top Carnival.
The Cooley Ballrooms on the Polytechnic campus were transformed into a James Bond-themed casino for the signature Devil's Royale event, Oct. 30.
At Devils Royal, students could try their luck at blackjack, dance to a live DJ and sip on mocktails.
Students follow in the footsteps of their Sun Devil ancestors during the traditional Lantern Walk on "A" Mountain, Oct. 31.
The ASU marching band keeps things festive during the Lantern Walk.
Sparky lights the "A" during the Lantern Walk, Oct. 31. The event is one of ASU's oldest and most treasured traditions and takes place each year on the Friday night before the Homecoming game.
Students on "A" Mountain watch the firework display from Sun Devil Stadium at the conclusion of the Lantern Walk.
Grand marshal Randall McDaniel waves to the crowd during the 2014 homecoming parade, Nov. 1.
ASU Alumni Association Ring of Honor inductees Eric Allen and Darren Woodson are all smiles during the ASU homecoming parade.
ASU cheerleaders keep the Sun Devil spirit going as parade attendees watch along University Drive.
Nerd alert! Self-proclaimed nerds, geeks and enthusiasts take part in the fourth annual PBS Nerd Walk during the homecoming parade.
Crowned Homecoming Royalty Alex Camalich, senior air transportation management major, and Alyssa Napuri, senior political science major, show their Sun Devil pride during the parade.
The Baile Floklorico Espiritu dance group performed in front of the Hispanic Business Student Association's 14th annual Carne Asada Tailgate, during the ASU Homecoming block party, Nov. 1.
Future Sun Devils check out one of the many booths set up at the homecoming block party.
Sun Devils and their families enjoy the pre-game block party in front of Old Main.
The block party featured over 100 booths that featured science experiments, face painting, live reptiles, renaissance costumes and more.
This year a new Devils on College pre-game event encompassed the plaza area surrounding the recently constructed College Avenue Commons building.
As the block party winds down, excitement begins to build for the game against the University of Utah, which was held at 8 p.m.
ASU fans start heading to the ASU football stadium to watch the Sun Devils play the Utah Utes.