

Homecoming Countdown
Date & Time: Sunday, October 22, 2023; 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location: Main Gym
Can't wait for the start of homecoming? Neither can we. Join us late night as we enjoy music, games, free food, and tons of giveaways in preparation of our running countdown for UNCP Homecoming 2023!

Aux Cord Wars
Date & Time: Monday, October 23, 2023; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Givens Performing Arts Center
Aux Cord Wars Live is a brilliantly packaged musical experience that is perfect for ALL crowds, large and small. For over two hours, audience members get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to control the music and win cash or prizes on the spot! Hosted by nationally and internationally touring entertainers, Jay Dukes and Trizzy; with their ACW official DJ’s positioned side by side keeping the experience live. This event has an old-school DJ competition vibe, with YOU in control, to see who can move the crowd by playing the best songs, while the audience decides your fate.

SpiritFest 2023
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 24, 2023; 5:00 pm
Location: Student Center Lawn
Come out and enjoy one of BraveNation Homecoming traditions sponsored by Residence Hall Association. Join us for an evening of music, games, food, and giveaways. You might even get a sneak peek of what the NPHC greeks have up their sleeves for Battle of the Yards Step in the Future. Braves come dance the night away BraveNation Style with DJ Gizmo.

Black & Gold Intrasquad
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2023; 7:00 pm
Location: Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court
Enjoy this BraveNation Homecoming tradition of getting the first peek at our 2023-2024 Men’s Wrestling Team. Come to see them go head-to-head and to see how Brave strong we really are.

BraveNation Homecoming Parade
Date & Time: Thursday, October 26, 2023; 4:00 pm
New Line-Up Location: The intersection of East Railroad Street and N. Jones Street
Viewing Location: Downtown Pembroke & UNCP Faculty Row
Come out and enjoy the time-honored tradition of showcasing our school pride through the streets of Pembroke and through the campus of UNCP. All are welcomed to participate and spectate at this year’s BraveNation Homecoming Parade, which features alumni, faculty, staff, Greek Life organizations, our dynamic marching band, the 1887 Society, and local Lumbee, regional, and state royalty.
Want to participate? Register for the BraveNation Homecoming Parade HERE!
Onlookers also have a shot of winning one of three prizes for Best School Spirit during the parade. Student organizations and offices with the best parade school spirit will be judged and could win a prize of up to $250! We'll see you and your team at BraveNation Homecoming Parade 2023!

Countdown to Madness
Date & Time: Thursday, October 26, 2023; 5:00 pm
Location: Student Center Lawn
Join us after the parade for music, games, specialty desserts and a lot of fun as we get prepared for 2023 Moonlight Madness basketball showdown.

Moonlight Madness
Date & Time: Thursday, October 26, 2023; 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Location: Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court
Enjoy this BraveNation Homecoming tradition of getting the first peek at our 2023-2024 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams with a family-friendly atmosphere, and an interactive chance for the audience to show off their skills.

Homecoming Game
Date & Time: Saturday, October 28, 2023; 3:00 pm
Location: Grace P. Johnson Stadium
Now this is what Homecoming is about! Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the surrounding community, come and show your UNCP spirit as you join us for an electrifying Homecoming game between the Glenville State Pioneers and your 2023 UNCP Braves!

Battle of the Yard Steps Into The Future
Date & Time: Saturday, October 28, 2023; 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)
Location: Givens Performing Arts Center
Admission: $15
Purchase Tickets HERE
Presented by the UNCP National Pan-Hellenic Council