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Knights Fest

Knights Fest

October 26-28, 2023

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We are excited to announce this year’s Knights Fest celebrations! Please mark your 2023 calendars for the weekend beginning Thursday, October 26, when everyone from UB, past and present, will celebrate our amazing community with sporting events and festivities.

Enjoy the Pep Rally and Purple and White Game, dress up for the formal dinner and awards ceremonies of the Knights Fest Gala, and spend all day Saturday cheering UB’s sports teams to victory and enjoying the food trucks, music, and games at our Homecoming Block Party.

Schedule

Thursday, October 26, 2023

pep rally group

7-8 p.m.
Pep Rally

24

Hubbell Gym

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

soccer game

8 p.m.
Purple/White Game

24

Hubbell Gym

Friday, October 27, 2023

people seated at the gala

6-11 p.m.
Awards Gala

15

John J. Cox Student Center

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Registrations opens at 10 a.m. at Dana Hall (Linden Street side in the Trustee Hall entrance)


students painting pumpkins

12-5 p.m.
Block Party

Linden Ave

  • Balloon Artist
  • Henna
  • Music
  • STEM Bus
  • Pumpkin Painting
  • Science and Engineering Tents
  • Food and Ice Cream Trucks

9-11 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Alumni Soccer Game

35

Knights Field

gymnast leaping

9:30-11:30 a.m.
Women’s Gymnastics Open Practice

38

Wheeler Recreation Center

10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Alumni Baseball Game

Seaside #1
Seaside Park past the main arch

gymnast leaping

10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Alumni Softball Game

Seaside #2
Seaside Park past the main arch

12-2 p.m.
Alumni Men’s Basketball Game

24

Hubbell Gym

12 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Game

35

Knights Field

3 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game

35

Knights Field

UB volleyball court

6 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Game

24

Hubbell Gym

dancing

7-10 p.m.
Student Fest Formal

15

John J. Cox Student Center

University of Bridgeport presents this year’s

Dinner Awards Gala

Friday, October 27, 2023  |  6 p.m.
Cocktail Attire

John J. Cox Student Center
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Join us for a night of food, drinks, and conversation. We look forward to seeing you of what will be an exciting and eventful evening!

Online registration is required to attend the Gala.

Register for the Awards Gala

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Trumbull Marriott for guests attending our Gala or Fall Knight Fest event. To book a room call Marriott Reservations and make sure to inform them that you are a part of the University of Bridgeport block.

Check-in: Friday, October 27, 2023  |  Check-out: Sunday, October 29, 2023

Trumbull Marriott
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
203‑378‑1400
Toll Free: 800‑228‑9290

Reservation deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023

Parking and Directions

University of Bridgeport is located at:

126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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