Everyone who wishes to attend the CSU Homecoming football game must buy a ticket.

Remember to purchase your football tickets separately from your Alumni Marching Band Participation Package/Registration. Everyone MUST purchase a football game ticket.

*The CSU Marching Band has been moved to the student section for 2024. The alumni band seats for Homecoming will be announced.

If you have season tickets, you may still join us in the Alumni Marching Band section. The main point is that everyone needs a ticket to enter the game. Thanks!

Everyone who wants to participate in the Alumni Marching Band at any level must register. This year, we are continuing to use the shirt design introduced in 2018 (two clashing Rams in gold print). If you already have a long-sleeve shirt, you do not need to buy another shirt. Every participant must have the long-sleeve shirt we started using in 2018 and made available again this year.

Guests who want to attend the Alumni Band rehearsal with a participating Alumni Band member on Saturday in Canvas Stadium must register for the event (this includes children). Guests may also join members in our reserved section in the stadium.

Remember to purchase your football tickets separately from your Alumni Marching Band Participation Package and registration. Everyone MUST purchase a football game ticket. To purchase game tickets, enter the code BANDALUM (proceed through the process to order the ticket through your account—if you have not purchased in years, you will need to create a new account).

*The CSU Marching Band has been moved to the student section. Alumni Band seating is TBA. 

Alumni Band participation registration is free. You may purchase a shirt along with your registration (you must have the shirt pictured here:

Enjoy a day with friends and perform with the CSU Marching Band on the field and in the stands! The participation registration includes a rehearsal with the Alumni Band in Canvas stadium, a rehearsal with the CSU Marching Band, pregame and halftime performances with the CSU Marching Band, and playing in the stands in our reserved section behind the student band (a gameday ticket must be purchased separately). Music for the pre-game and halftime performances will be sent via email.

Single-game paid parking is available on campus, for instance, the parking garage on Lake/Center Street is available for pre-purchase. Please visit CSU's gameday parking website for details about these passes.

For more information about public transportation, please visit the Fort Collins public transportation website.

There is no longer a Homecoming parade. Please join the CSU community on Friday evening for the the pep rally and bonfire on the west lawn of the Lory Student Center.

Due to the growth of the CSU Marching Band, we have a limited number of brass instruments and percussion, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to members who have completed their participation registration. Woodwind instruments are not available.

DRUMLINE – Snare/quad players must bring their own sticks; bass drum mallets are provided.

COLORGUARD - 5.5’ poles and silks will be provided.

A link to music will be sent via email. At our rehearsal on Saturday, you will receive a flip folder containing your music for the day.

The colorguard routine will be choreographed and recorded. It will be emailed to registrants. Keeping in mind that rehearsal time is limited, for the halftime tune, we will create simple segments that can be mixed and matched.

Yes, friends and family members may also purchase a long-sleeve t-shirt. Simply purchase an additional Alumni Marching Band Participation package for each desired shirt.

Please note: Guests wanting to attend the Alumni Marching Band rehearsal with a participating Alumni Marching Band member on Saturday in Canvas Stadium must purchase a participation package (this includes children).

With the new stadium layout, the CSU Marching Band section is unable to accommodate Alumni Marching Band members. Alumni will be seated in sections 102 and 103, which are directly behind/above the CSU Marching Band section. Family members are encouraged to join Alumni Marching Band members in this section.

When available, a schedule of events for Alumni Marching Band members can be found on the Alumni Marching Band info page. A final schedule will be emailed to all participants.

Following rehearsal and RamWalk, the Alumni Association Tailgate is a fantastic option for a meal before the game. When available, we will provide a link to purchase the alumni tailgate meal ahead of time.

If you have questions about the alumni band, please contact Jenna.Moore@colostate.edu. Thank you!