Virginia State University is gearing up for an inspiring celebration as it announces the highly anticipated Homecoming Gospel Concert. This event will feature the university’s renowned Gospel Chorale alongside the gospel choirs from Norfolk State University and North Carolina A&T University. It will occur on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Daniel Gymnasium, starting at 4:00 PM.
The Gospel Concert has become a cherished tradition marking the start of Homecoming Week. It represents the first opportunity for the public to engage with the festivities.
“We are so excited to help kick off this year’s Homecoming theme, ‘The Hill Unleashed,’” said Perry Evans II, VSU Gospel Chorale director. “These students work incredibly hard to perform at the highest level, and we can’t wait to put on an amazing show that will inspire and uplift the VSU community and gospel fans alike.”
Tickets for the Gospel Concert are available for purchase online. Following the concert, attendees are encouraged to continue the celebration at the Lighting of the Stadium event at Rogers Stadium, which is free and open to the public.
In line with the Homecoming festivities, VSU also proudly announces the return of its full-route homecoming parade, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, beginning at 9:00 AM. The parade will follow its traditional route, starting at Union Train Station in Old Towne Petersburg and concluding at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center. This restoration to the original route comes after the previous year’s scaled-back event due to bridge repairs.
The 2024 homecoming parade complements the Gospel Concert and embodies this year’s theme, “The Hill Unleashed.” For more information, including the full schedule of events and ticket purchases, click here.
