TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo will host a pep rally at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday to kick off "Rocket Week" leading into the Rockets' Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 9. The Rockets host MAC West Division rival Northern Illinois at noon.
 
The pep rally will be on the UToledo campus at Centennial Mall in front of the Student Union. University President Gregory Postel and Head Coach Jason Candle will speak at the pep rally, as will Toledo mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. During the pep rally, the UToledo flag will replace the City of Toledo flag at One Government Center in downtown Toledo.
 
Also appearing at the pep rally will be student-athletes from the football, women's soccer and women's volleyball teams. Performing will be the UToledo Marching Band, cheerleaders and the Dancing Rockettes.
 
As part of Rocket Week, Rocket fans are asked to fly their UToledo flags all week leading up to the big game. Fans are also reminded to wear their Midnight Blue and Gold Rocket gear on Rocket Thursdays.
 
The annual Homecoming Parade will begin on campus at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and make its way through the adjacent Old Orchard neighborhood.
 
For more information about Rocket Week or to purchase football tickets, stop by the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena, go online to utrockets.com/tix or call 419.530.GOLD (4653). The ticket office will have expanded hours this week (see schedule below).
 
Rocket Week Highlights
 
Tuesday, Oct. 5
12:30 p.m. - Pep Rally, Centennial Mall in front of Student Union
 
Saturday, Oct. 9
8:00 a.m. – Homecoming Parade
Noon - Toledo vs. Northern Illinois at the Glass Bowl
 
Rocket Ticket Office Hours
Week of Oct. 4-9
M-W: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Th-F: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday (Game Day): Ticket office opens 8:00 a.m. at the Glass Bowl
 
Rocky's Locker Hours
M-F: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday (Game Day): 8:00 a.m. - noon