Knights Fest
October 17-19, 2024
We are excited to announce this year’s Knights Fest celebrations! Please mark your 2024 calendars for the weekend beginning Thursday, October 17, 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. Spend all day Saturday cheering UB’s sports teams to victory and enjoying the food trucks, music, and games at our Homecoming Block Party, and dress up for the formal dinner and awards ceremonies of the Knights Fest Gala.
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Schedule
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024
11-4 p.m.
Block Party
Linden Ave
- Music
- Food Trucks
More activities coming!
10 a.m.
Men’s Alumni Baseball Game
Seaside Park
University of Bridgeport presents this year’s
Saturday, October 19, 2024
During the Gala, awards will be given to outstanding alumni, faculty, and community leaders, as well as for hall of fame and lifetime achievement in athletics. Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Purple Knights awards and athletics awards:
Barry Schwimmer - Community Leadership Award
Julie Demers - Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award
Clovia McIntosh, UB 2011, 2023 - Rising Star Award
John Ascenzia - Athletics Hall of Fame, Baseball Class of 2015
Emily Repko - Athletics Hall of Fame, Gymnastics Class of 2012
David Boykin - Athletics Hall of Fame, Men’s Basketball Class of 2011
Parking and Directions
University of Bridgeport is located at:
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604