Lighting of McAlister ushers in Homecoming weekend October 21, 2022 9:30 AM | Tulane Today Staff today@tulane.edu View PDF The annual Lighting of McAlister Auditorium, a kickoff event for Tulane’s Homecoming, was held on Monday, Oct. 17. The homecoming court was introduced at the celebratory event. (Photo by Rusty Costanza) Green Envy A Cappella performed during the lighting celebration. Other performers at the event included the Green Wave Brass Band, the Shockwave Dance Team and Tulane cheerleaders. (Photo by Rusty Costanza) Captains of the Tulane Green Wave football team spoke to the crowd. The team takes on Memphis for the Homecoming game at Yulman Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22. (Photo by Rusty Costanza) Other Related Articles Photo recap: Unified Commencement Ceremony honors Class of 2024 Celebrating the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine First-Generation Day Celebration President Biden announces up to nearly $23 million for Tulane to develop revolutionary cancer ‘moonshot’ project Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony