Events downtown

Bozeman gets its homecoming going Friday with celebrations in downtown Bozeman.

Montana State University and the Downtown Bozeman Association will host an MSU/downtown homecoming pep rally at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. The festivities will take place on Main Street at the intersection with Willson Avenue.
 
MSU Football Coach Jeff Choate, football team captains, the Spirit of the West Marching Band and MSU Spirit Squad will participate. A live DJ will provide music and free hot dogs and refreshments will be available. Prizes will be available throughout the event.
 
The pep rally is free and open to the public and will go on rain, snow or shine. For more information contact Downtown Bozeman Association at 406-586-4008 or visit the website: www.downtownbozeman.org.
 
The Streamline bus will be available to take people to and from the pep rally. For all routes and times, visit www.streamlinebus.com.
 
Additional homecoming events include a hike up to the M following the pep rally for the annual lighting ceremony. For more information, see http://calendar.msu.montana.edu/events/23770.
 
The pep rally is cosponsored by MSU, MSU Alumni Foundation, the Downtown Bozeman Association, MSU Athletics, Associated Students of MSU, Office of Student Engagement, XL Country, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Prime Incorporated, T&E Cat Rental, Pepsi, Plonk, Ted’s Montana Grill, Chalet Sports, Shirtworks, The Lark, Bozeman Spirits, The Cannery & Burger Bob’s, Taco Del Sol, Genuine Ice Cream, Over the Tapas, Backcountry Burger Bar, Bisl, White Dog Brewing and Gallatin Event Rentals.
 
The annual MSU Homecoming Parade will be held in downtown Bozeman and is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. For a full list of homecoming events and activities, visit www.montana.edu/homecoming.