OCU Homecoming Draws 42nd Annual LipSync Crowd
The university's Nov. 10-14 celebration features a Broadway star, a parade, and a basketball game, all under a Friends-inspired theme.
By Jonathan Ramirez ·
The 42nd annual LipSync Competition is the anchor of this week's events at Oklahoma City University. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Freede Center, where students will perform to a backdrop of Times Square lights and Broadway marquees.
This year's theme, “The One Where They Had Homecoming,” borrows from the television show “Friends” to evoke the energy of New York City. The campus will display yellow cabs, subway signs, and street art to reinforce the metropolitan vibe. The university notes that the setting serves as a reminder that every person on campus has a story to tell.
The festivities begin on Nov. 10 and conclude on Nov. 14. OCU is opening its events to the public at no cost. The schedule includes a mix of athletic, musical, and ceremonial activities designed to engage alumni and local residents.
On Nov. 12 at 1 p.m., Isaiah Bailey will speak in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. The OCU alumnus is currently starring in the touring production of “Phantom of the Opera.” He will discuss his career during this guest appearance.
Bailey will also lead the homecoming parade on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. The procession will travel around the campus perimeter, featuring creative floats and students displaying school spirit. Following the parade, a pregame tailgate will take place at 12:30 p.m. inside the Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Attendees at the tailgate can access food, entertainment, and activities. The university will provide free food and Homecoming T-shirts. Later that day at 2 p.m., the OCU Stars women's basketball team will face Haskell Indian Nations University.
The Freede Center is located at 1798 NW 27th St. Additional details regarding the homecoming lineup are available at okcu.edu/homecoming.
