Penn State Homecoming

Penn State Homecoming celebrates tradition and instills pride throughout our university community. Each year, Lion Ambassadors, along with many other student and community organizations, come together to celebrate and sport Penn State’s original school colors: Pink and Black!

Lion Ambassadors Floats

During Homecoming week, Lion Ambassadors come together to make our float come to life. On the Friday of Homecoming week, we join many others to proudly parade around campus to celebrate in one of the largest student-run parades in the world.

2023: "All Roads Lead Back To State"

Our 2023 float was inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” and combined symbols close to Lion Ambassadors such a the Nittany Lion with characters and scenes from the classic film.
2022: “Where’s the Nittany Lion?”

Modeled after “Where’s Waldo?”, our 2022 float featured iconic symbols of Penn State such as the Old Main Bell Tower, Berkey Creamery, PSU football, and the Nittany Lion disguised as Waldo.
2021: “Together, State Prevails”

In honor of this year’s Homecoming theme, we’ve chosen to design a float centering around the idea that “Lion Ambassadors Thank Our Community’s Superheros”. These superheroes being first responders and essential workers.

Bringing it all together.

Following the Homecoming Parade, Lion Ambassadors host the annual Guard The Lion Shrine event. Join us for free food, entertainment, and activities at the Lion Shrine to celebrate and remember some of Penn State’s most iconic homecoming traditions. We are honored to host Sue Paterno as she recounts the exciting tradition of guarding the Lion Shrine.

Learn more about Guard The Lion Shrine

The 2025 Penn State Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 10th. Lion Ambassadors’ Guard the Lion Shrine will follow directly after!