Highty-Tighty Alumni Reunion
Come home for the 2026 Highty-Tighty Reunion!
The Highty-Tighty Reunion will be held on Oct. 16-17, the same weekend as Virginia Tech's Homecoming. The Highty-Tighty alumni band is the heartbeat of Virginia Tech Homecoming. For more than four decades, our alumni have marched in the parade and performed at the football pre-game show with current Highty-Tighties.
It doesn't matter if your musical skills have diminished, or if you can no longer play your instrument. All Highty-Tighty alumni are invited to join us.
Need to borrow an instrument? You can indicate that on your registration form.
Participation in the parade and pre-game performance requires proper attire: khaki pants/skirt (no shorts please), white shirt (with Virginia Tech tie for men), official Highty-Tighty sweater or the new pullover, and Highty-Tighty hat.
- Hats are $10 and can be purchased through the registration process.
Our reunion is a great time for all who have been a part of the regimental band to come together, to march again as a unit, and to continue to share the common experience of the Highty-Tighties. Registration ends on Oct. 3, so don't wait!
Football Tickets
The Corps alumni seating area for the Georgia Tech game is sold out. Please contact the VT Athletics Ticketing Office about purchasing tickets to the game outside of the Corps alumni seating block: 540-231-6731 or via https://hokiesports.com/football-single-game-tickets.
Schedule of Events
Friday, Oct. 16
Virginia Tech Homecoming Parade – Parking Information
Alumni can park in North End Parking Garage on Friday, October 16. Pull a ticket upon entry, and pay with a credit card when exiting.
Virginia Tech Homecoming Parade
- Route will go through downtown Blacksburg.
- All HTs marching in the parade will meet at the staging area in the parking lot of the Town of Blacksburg Municipal Building (300 S Main St). Arrive at the staging area no later than 6:00pm.
- If HT alumni requested to borrow an instrument for the parade, they will be distributed at the staging area prior to the parade. Borrowed instruments will be returned to the HT band after the parade.
GunnyFest
- Approx. 8:00 p.m.: Gunny Fest Alumni Party following the parade at the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building (CLMS) atrium.
Saturday, Oct. 17:
Game Day Parking information
Game day parking is now managed by VT Athletics and is strictly cashless. North End Center Garage is no longer open to the general public on game days. Our alumni will not be able to park in North End Parking Garage on Saturday, October 17. Even if you are only participating in the combined practice and/or the meal at Turner Place, you will not be able to park in North End Parking Garage.
Please refer to the VT Athletics pages for more information about game day parking:
Advance purchase is strongly encouraged. Parking can be purchased via HokieSports Single-Game Parking: https://hokiesports.com/football-single-game-tickets
Combined Band Practice
- 8:00-9:30am on the Drillfield
Highty-Tighty Annual Alumni/Cadet Meal
- 10:00am: The Highty-Tighty Annual Alumni and Highty-Tighty Cadet Meal will be held at Turner Place at Lavery Hall this year. The cost of the meal is $30, and that includes a $5 gift to the Commandant’s Priorities Fund. We have provided an opportunity at checkout to make a gift to the Highty-Tighty Annual Fund for those who wish to contribute.
- Transportation from Turner Place to Lane Stadium will be available to registered attendees. Be on the lookout for an email from the VTCC Alumni Office with more instructions.
Football vs Georgia Tech
- By 2:45pm: Form-up for the current Highty-Tighty Band and Highty-Tighty alumni band pre-game performance outside the southwest tunnel of Lane Stadium
- 3:30pm - Kick-off time against Georgia Tech
Football in the Atrium
- There will be a watch party for those who don’t want to go to or remain at Lane Stadium for the game.
Questions?
If you need more information or if you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact the Corps Alumni Office at 540-231-9369 orvtccalumni@vt.edu.