photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Preparation for the homecoming bonfire, 1912.

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Homecoming football crowd, 1958

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Students build a Homecoming float, 1954

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Homecoming bonfire, 1966

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Homecoming bonfire, 1939.

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Homecoming dance, 1956

photo by: Mike Yoder

A KU fan celebrates a touchdown by the Jayhawks in the first half of the homecoming game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas University fans cheer for the Jayhawks during the homecoming game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Memorial Stadium.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Members of Delta Delta Delta and Delta Chi lead the way as crowds enjoy the 2011 Homecoming parade down Jayhawk Boulevard.

photo by: Richard Gwin

From left, Cale Paden and Allie Mickel-Linder, both of Setting Stone Day Care, get pumped up for the KU Homecoming Parade Saturday Oct 1, 2011.

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Kansas University

A Greek house displays yard decorations before the Kansas University homecoming game in 1973. The old yard displays inspired this year's Homecoming Steering Committee to create the new Glow KU light-decoration contest.

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Kansas University

KU students dress up for Hobo Day in 1934. The annual homecoming event often grew wild and raucous, and the University Senate ended it in 1939.

photo by: University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Kansas University

The candidates for what would be KU’s final homecoming queen crowning pose for a photo in 1969: from left, Jan Merrick, Candice Heavin, now Candice Heavin Benn, and Nancy Watson. Merrick won the crown.

photo by: Kansas University Alumni Association

2012 Homecoming logo.