Legacy
Saturday includes recognition honoring living legends and a scholarship-related presentation connected to the Onslow "Sonic Boom" Smith Scholarship Foundation.
Arrival Thursday, October 8
Host Hotel Residence Inn Downtown Montgomery
Photo Deadline September 20, 2026
Gear Order early for Homecoming delivery
The Return
Coming Back to the Hive, Together
Return to ASU is built around reunion, remembrance, fellowship, and the shared Kappa Chapter connection to Alabama State University. The weekend centers the Imps and Emeralds, welcomes family, and gives everyone one place to track the schedule, hotel, gear, and activity confirmations.
Fellowship
The Residence Inn serves as the central meeting base for Brothers, Emeralds, family members, and weekend meet-and-greets.
Headcounts Matter
Organizers need accurate activity counts for golf, tours, the hosted BBQ, tailgate, worship, and other weekend logistics.
Weekend at a Glance
Four Days in Montgomery
Dates have been corrected to the 2026 calendar sequence: Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11.
Thursday, October 8
Arrival & Reunion
- Arrival and hotel check-in.
- Residence Inn becomes the weekend meeting base.
- Evening meet-and-greet hosted by The Emeralds. Time and hotel location TBD.
Friday, October 9
Fellowship & Montgomery
- Lagoon Park golf outing at 8:00 AM.
- Legacy Sites, downtown Riverwalk, and ASU campus tour options.
- Hosted BBQ from 4:00-7:00 PM. Exact private location goes to registered attendees.
Saturday, October 10
ASU Homecoming
- Homecoming parade details coming soon.
- Tailgate begins at 11:00 AM near the south end of ASU Stadium.
- ASU vs. Florida A&M kickoff requires final time confirmation.
Sunday, October 11
Worship & Departure
- 10:00 AM worship at Zion Hill Baptist Church.
- Prepare for travel, family plans, and departure.
Homecoming Saturday
Tailgate, Football, Recognition, and Campus Energy
Saturday is the public centerpiece of the weekend. Organizer materials list a tailgate reception, the Alabama State University vs. Florida A&M game, and postgame recognition moments.
Homecoming Parade
Official parade information is still coming soon.
Tailgate Reception
Reserved campus tailgate area near ASU Stadium, south end behind the goal posts. Catered menu is planned by organizers.
ASU vs. Florida A&M
Organizer materials and Experience Montgomery list 2:00 PM. Alabama State and Florida A&M athletics currently show 3:00 PM. Confirm the final kickoff time before game day.
Recognition & Scholarship Presentation
Planned recognition includes living legends, The Emeralds, and a scholarship-related presentation.
Host Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Montgomery
400 North Perry StreetMontgomery, Alabama 36104
The supplied event materials identify the Residence Inn as the designated base hotel, central meeting place, and meet-and-greet base. The negotiated room cost starts at $199 per night before Veterans, AAA, or other discounts; daily breakfast is listed as included.
Organizer materials note rooms requested for an October 8 arrival and October 11 checkout, with valet parking at $30 per night and self parking at $23 per night.
Hotel Link Pending
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Plan Your Weekend
Choose the Activities You Plan to Attend
When the Return to ASU WildApricot form is ready, it should collect headcounts for the major activities below. Until then, this site keeps the weekend options clear.
Lagoon Park Golf
Friday golf begins at 8:00 AM at Lagoon Park Golf Course, 2855 Lagoon Park Drive. Organizer materials say a limited number of rental club sets may be available first come, first served.
Montgomery & ASU Options
Friday options include the Legacy Sites, downtown Riverwalk, and ASU campus tour planning links. Attendance should be confirmed for headcounts.
Friday BBQ
The hosted BBQ is planned for Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM. Because it is hosted at a private residence, the public site does not publish the address; registered attendees should receive the exact location directly.
Registration & Confirmation
WildApricot Will Remain the Official Registration System
The public microsite is the information layer. WildApricot remains the place for attendee records, activity confirmations, and any payment handling.
Return to ASU Link Pending
The correct public Return to ASU WildApricot URL could not be positively identified from the public WildApricot site or current repo search. This page intentionally does not link to the 2026 Convention registration event.
Already Paid?
Do not submit another payment. Your existing payment will be honored. Use the official confirmation process only when it is available so organizers can collect activity counts and weekend details.
Phi Eta Psi & Emerald Gear
Order Early for Homecoming Weekend
The supplied materials list Imps and Emeralds tees, hoodies, and jackets through the Phi Eta Psi collection at Unleashed Apparel. Prices below come from the organizer-provided activity and gear PDF.
| Item | Imps | Emeralds |
|---|---|---|
| Tees | $30 | $30 |
| Hoodies | $60 | $60 |
| Jackets | $110 | $110 |
No firm order cutoff was supplied. Order as early as possible to allow delivery before Homecoming weekend.
Photo Call
Past Through Present
Ricky requested photos from the past through the present for a video presentation. The source materials list a deadline of September 20, 2026.
Submission Destination Needed
No public upload form or dedicated email destination was confirmed in the supplied materials. Add the destination to the site once organizers provide it; do not send attendee photos through an unconfirmed channel.
FAQ
Quick Answers for the Weekend
The weekend begins with arrival and check-in on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Organizer hotel materials point to checkout on Sunday, October 11.
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Montgomery, 400 North Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.
Do not submit another payment. The source instructions say existing payments will be honored; use the official confirmation flow once supplied.
The supplied materials do not confirm that football tickets are included. Treat ticketing as separate until the organizers confirm the final process.
Use the Phi Eta Psi collection at Unleashed Apparel. Order early enough for production and delivery before Homecoming weekend.
Friday golf is planned for 8:00 AM at Lagoon Park Golf Course. The supplied materials say club rentals are limited and first come, first served with reservation.
The BBQ is at a private residence from 4:00-7:00 PM. The public site does not publish the address; registered attendees should receive the exact location directly.
The photo deadline is September 20, 2026. A confirmed public upload or email destination still needs to be supplied by organizers.
Sunday includes 10:00 AM worship at Zion Hill Baptist Church and departure/travel plans.
Contact
Event Questions
For organizer updates and Return to ASU questions, contact Ricky Bradford using the public event contact email from the invitation materials.