Forever a Patriot: Homecoming 2015

A family visits the Family Zone tent at during the block party at Homecoming. Photo by Alexis Glenn

George Mason University’s 17^th annual Homecoming celebration begins Monday, Feb. 9. There are activities throughout the region during this weeklong event.

This year’s theme, “The Art of the Game,” encourages fans to demonstrate their Patriot Pride in a creative way.

University Life has planned a full week of student activities, which will take place on the Fairfax Campus leading up Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 14.

The annual Homecoming Block Party features heated tents where Patriot fans can mingle with friends and fellow alumni from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

The women’s basketball team takes on VCU at noon and the men’s basketball team plays against Richmond at 4 p.m.

Check out the homecoming website for more details.

Student Events <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/the-mason-majesty-pageant/">The Mason Majesty Pageant</a> Feb. 9, 7-10 p.m. The Johnson Center Dewberry Hall <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/laser-tag/">Laser Tag</a> Feb. 10, 7-10 p.m. The Johnson Center Dewberry Hall <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/the-art-of-the-game-show/">The Art of the Game Show</a> Feb 11, Noon to 1 p.m. The Johnson Center Atrium <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/can-struction-competition/">Can-Struction Competition</a> Feb. 11, Noon to 3 p.m. The Hub Ballroom <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/smore-for-you-smore-for-me/">S’more for you. S’more for me.</a> Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Presidents Park <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/skating-on-the-plaza/">Skating on the Plaza</a> Feb. 12, 7-10 p.m. George Mason University – North Plaza <a href="http://homecoming.gmu.edu/events/the-art-of-lip-sync/">The Art of Lip Sync</a> Feb. 13, 8-10 p.m. The Hub Ballroom Alumni Association Sponsored Events Friday, Feb. 13 Alumni Beer and Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m. The Bistro Saturday, Feb. 14 17th Annual Alumni Tailgate with Alumni Hospitality Tent, 1-3:30 p.m. Parking Lot K Post-Game Party, 7 p.m. Brion’s Grille: The newly renovated restaurant and sports bar will have all your favorite foods and DJ Chris Styles to complete the party. Sunday, Feb. 15 Brunches Tuscarora Mill – Leesburg, 10 a.m. to noon. Grafton Street – Gainesville, 10 a.m. to noon. Location: Toro Toro – DC, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.