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Lighting of 'A' Mountain

The "A" on Sentinel Peak lit up with flares as a SpaceX rocket flies above

When

6 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 2024

Where

TBA

Homecoming festivities kick off with the traditional lighting of 'A' Mountain, a celebration for the entire University of Arizona community. Stay tuned to this page for updates.

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