Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of year again.
Yup, you guessed it! Homecoming celebrations across the nation are back in full swing, and there’s only one place to be – Howard University.
Over the years, we’ve given you 21 reasons why Howard University’s Homecoming is the greatest homecoming of all time, and a first timer’s guide to surviving Howard Homecoming.
Before proceeding any further, we highly suggest you read the above articles, because they’re basically The Da Vinci Code of #HUHC.
And quite frankly, we can give you 21 MORE reasons why Howard’s is the greatest of all time and more tips on how to survive the lit’ness of the school’s illustrious homecoming, but we think it’s best for us now to educate those who will venture to “The Mecca” during such a hectic and festive occasion.
The gems we’re about to bestow upon you constitute your guide to #HUHC success. If you set out to the nation’s capital on a wing and a prayer, we’re warning you now: you may end up disoriented, disgruntled, and broke – very, very, broke.
All you Howard alumni, #HUHC virgins, and homecoming crashers, read up.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2:
1. #TheGloUp
Where: Whino on H St. (700 H Street NE)
Time: 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Music: DJ LR, Legend Of Y, TJ Mizell, DJ Brenden Hill, & More To Come
Things To Know: Special guest performances
Hosted By: @CoryTownes & @Kamaron
Price: $30 general admission. Table reservations available.
To Purchase Tickets: thegloup.splashthat.com
2. #AlcoholHeroes: HU c/o 2010 Challenge/ Scholarship Fund Events
Where:
Friday, October 2 – iChing (639 Florida Ave NW)
Saturday, October 3 – Howard University Tailgate (Bookstore Parking Lot on Georgia Ave)
Sunday, October 4 – Sax Restaurant
Time:
Friday, October 2 – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 – 2 p.m. – until
Sunday, October 4 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Things To Know: It’s for charity! In commemoration of the HU’s Class of 2010, #AlcoholHeroes started a scholarship fund for financially burdened upperclassmen struggling to graduate. In 48 hours since the launch, they’ve raised over $4,000 towards their goal. Donors at the ‘Hero’ level get a limited run “Old Howard” baseball jersey and flask, access to the Heroes’ lineup of sell-out events, which include a day party, and access to an exclusive VIP tent at Howard’s world-renowned homecoming Tailgate.
To Donate: Click Here
3. The Dynasty Continues: 2nd Annual Alumni Day Party
Where: Opera Ultra Lounge (1401 I Street NW)
Time: 3 p.m. – 9p.m.
Music: DJ Premonition & DJ 5’9
Things To Know: First 50 tickets free.
Hosted By: Black Album Network, Ladies of P.R.I.V.Y. Spring 2005
Price: $20 general admission – Table reservations available.
To Purchase Tickets: Click here
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3:
4. #HUFreaknik: The Reunion
Where: Dirty Martini ( 1223 Connecticut Ave NW)
Time: 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Music: TBA
Things To Know: Avion Tequila, Seagrams Gin, and Perrier Jouet drink specials
Hosted By: Jamel F
Price: $30-50 – Table reservations available
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
5. Alumni Tailgate After Party
Where: Bar7 (1015 1/2 7th street NW)
Time: 5 p.m. – 9 .m.
Price: Drink Specials All Night. Also, Table reservations available.
Tickets: None needed. Just show up.
6. LaTex: Alumni Edition
Where: Cafe Asia (1720 I St NW)
Time: 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Music: DJ Krisis
Things To Know: All Southern Music…No Dress Code.
Price: $20-30
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
7. Barcode Brunch Party
Where: Barcode (1101 17th Street NW)
Time:
Brunch – 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Day Party- 4:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Things To Know: Sponsored By Hennessy.
Price: Brunch is $25-30 – Table reservations available
For More Information: Click Here
PHOTO CREDIT: Getty, Howard Homecoming
