Oct 5, 2013 3 min read

CALIFORNIA – “Under the Sea” is the theme for events Monday through Saturday as California University of Pennsylvania celebrates homecoming.

The homecoming day celebration will be held Saturday, with pre-parade activities beginning at 9 a.m. on the main campus. There will be inflatables with a seaside theme, photo novelty booths, mascot appearances, face-painting, balloon art and a petting zoo.

The annual homecoming parade begins at noon at the Convocation Center and travels down Third Street. Marchers will turn right at Union Street and continue back to campus on Second Street.

A tailgate with a Kid Zone begins at 1:30 p.m. at Roadman Park, and the football team will host Clarion University at 3:30 p.m. at Adamson Stadium. At halftime, winners of the homecoming parade float competition will be announced, and the homecoming king and queen will be crowned.

The day ends with a free concert by rising Nashville star Brynn Marie at 8 p.m. in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre. A former Cal U. student and native of Carmichaels, Marie recently returned from promoting her debut single, “Bandaid on a Bullet Hole,” and touring with singer Pat Benatar. Registration is requested at www.calu.edu.

Other homecoming events include:

Monday: Cal U. Hockey Night at Rostraver Ice Garden. The Cal U. women’s team plays Slippery Rock at 4:30 p.m. A public skating session from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. will feature appearances by Pittsburgh Penguins players and the IceBurgh mascot. The university’s CHE men’s team plays Penn State-Altoona at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free for Cal U. students with a valid CalCard; nonstudents pay $3.

Wednesday: Cal U. Spirit Rally will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. in front of the Natali Student Center. The event will feature fireworks, inflatable games, giveaways and the announcement of the homecoming court. Admission is free.

Friday: 19th annual Cal U. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Natali Student Center. The event honors Hall of Fame inductees Bill Coleman ’61 (football), Christine Dillner ’95 (softball), Kim Kottmeier-Whitlock ’96, ’98 (women’s soccer), Seth Martin ’02 (basketball), Tim McCutcheon (football), Bradley Rager ’08 (track and field) and the 2008 PSAC champion men’s soccer team. For reservations, call Montean Dean at 724-938-4418.

For a complete schedule of homecoming events, visit www.calu.edu.

Visitors who wish to park at California University while attending Saturday’s events can use Lot 4 (the River Lot) or the Vulcan Garage, where parking will be free from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

There also will be various road closures Saturday because of the parade, as well as some parking lot changes.

Vulcan Flyer shuttles will operate until 10:30 a.m., and service will resume immediately after the parade, when the shuttle stops at Booker Towers to take fans to the football game at Adamson Stadium. Shuttle service will continue until 11 p.m.

Also, no parking will be permitted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Second Street (200 to 500 blocks), Third Street (200 and 400 blocks) and Union Street (200 block).