Gallery: Game On! 2022 Homecoming Week Festivities

United Black Students chant and show their spirit at the Organized Cheer event on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Lakeside Patio Stage. Photo credit: Sharron Lou

Starting on Monday, Oct. 31, the Homecoming Executive Committee (HEC) kicked off a week of events to celebrate the Universities annual homecoming and alumni weekend. Activities were hosted all around campus and included an opening ceremony, a chance to decorate the spirit tree, a royalty pageant and much more. Here are the best photos from the week, taken by The Miami Hurricane Photo Team.

Sebastian the Ibis cheers before the annual ringing of the bell that signals the start of homecoming week on Oct. 31 at the Lakeside Patio Stage.
Sebastian the Ibis cheers before the annual ringing of the bell that signals the start of homecoming week on Oct. 31 at the Lakeside Patio Stage. Photo credit: Reese Putnam
A student walks by and admires the spirit boards created by different student organizations on Monday, Oct. 31 at the Lakeside Patio.
A student walks by and admires the spirit boards created by different student organizations on Monday, Oct. 31 at the Lakeside Patio. Photo credit: Sharron Lou
Student organizations created "Game On!" themed ornaments to decorate the spirit tree on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Student organizations created "Game On!" themed ornaments to decorate the spirit tree on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Photo credit: Stefania Papadopulos
The spirit tree is decorated with ornaments representing this year&squot;s "Game On!" Homecoming theme on Tuesday, Nov 1.
The spirit tree is decorated with ornaments representing this year's "Game On!" Homecoming theme on Tuesday, Nov 1. Photo credit: Stefania Papadopulos
Sebastian the Ibis prepares to give flowers to the winner of the Homecoming Royalty Pageant on Nov. 1 in the Shalala Ballroom.
Sebastian the Ibis prepares to give flowers to the winner of the Homecoming Royalty Pageant on Nov. 1 in the Shalala Ballroom. Photo credit: Reese Putnam
Contestants Hula Bayo and Kianna Dorsey pose together after they finish their skit at the Royalty Pageant on Nov. 1 in the Shalala Student Center Ballroom.
Contestants Hula Bayo and Kianna Dorsey pose together after they finish their skit at the Royalty Pageant on Nov. 1 in the Shalala Student Center Ballroom. Photo credit: Reese Putnam
The four homecoming royalty members pose with the hosts of the Homecoming Royalty Pageant on Nov. 1 in the Shalala Ballroom.
The four homecoming royalty members pose with the hosts of the Homecoming Royalty Pageant on Nov. 1 in the Shalala Ballroom. Photo credit: Reese Putnam
Sebastian the Ibis sits and paints with students in support of the Art For Kids booth at the Hurricanes Help the Hometown event on Nov 2 at the Lakeside Patio.
Sebastian the Ibis sits and paints with students in support of the Art For Kids booth at the Hurricanes Help the Hometown event on Nov 2 at the Lakeside Patio. Photo credit: Reese Putnam
Students and Homecoming royalty sit around the Art for Kids table at the Hurricanes Help the Hometown event on Thursday, Nov. 1 on the Lakeside Patio.
Students and Homecoming royalty sit around the Art for Kids table at the Hurricanes Help the Hometown event on Thursday, Nov. 1 on the Lakeside Patio. Photo credit: Sharron Lou
SpectrUM performs a Mario Kart themed dance at the Homecoming Organized Cheer event on Wednesday, Nov. 1 on the Lakeside Patio Stage.
SpectrUM performs a Mario Kart themed dance at the Homecoming Organized Cheer event on Wednesday, Nov. 1 on the Lakeside Patio Stage. Photo credit: Sharron Lou
United Black Students chant and show their spirit at the Organized Cheer event on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Lakeside Patio Stage.
United Black Students chant and show their spirit at the Organized Cheer event on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Lakeside Patio Stage. Photo credit: Sharron Lou
The vast crowd watches the first group perform at the Alma Mater Competition on Nov. 3 at the Rock.
The vast crowd watches the first group perform at the Alma Mater Competition on Nov. 3 at the Rock. Photo credit: Jeremiah Chaparro
The judges of the Alma Mater competition, pictured November 3, 2022 at the Rock on the Coral Gables campus.
The judges of the Alma Mater competition, pictured November 3, 2022 at the Rock on the Coral Gables campus. Photo credit: Jeremiah Chaparro