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A sea of blue: UK homecoming festivities take over Lexington this week

Get ready for a sea of blue on campus as UK homecoming week hosts dozens of events for current and former students to enjoy.

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A popular photo-op destination on UK’s campus. | Photo by The LEXtoday

On, on, U of K. It’s homecoming week for UK which means a big blue takeover is coming to Lexington. Now through Sunday, Oct. 13, UK will host dozens of events celebrating all things blue + white while connecting Wildcats of today and years past.

If you’re visiting from out of town + need some ideas for more fun things to do, be sure to check our City Guides for happy hours, parks, tours, and more. Here’s a quick peek at some of the large scale happenings for the big blue nation this week:

Friday, Oct. 11

Saturday, Oct. 12

  • 9 a.m. | Campus bus tour
  • 4:45 p.m. | Tailgate tent party
  • 7:45 p.m. | Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football

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