There were plenty of spirit-building activities for students throughout the week. On Thursday, some students hit the bricks to help spread spirit around campus. Photo: Douglas Levere

Using stencils and liquid chalk, they added the Bulls' spirit mark, "Go Bulls" and "#UBTrueBlue" to the walkways around UB Stadium. Photo: Douglas Levere

Another spirit-boosting message completed. Photo: Douglas Levere

On Friday, the Carnival and Spirit Rally took place. It wasn't just for students — attendees at the first annual UB Soul reunion of BIPOC alumni took part in the festivities. Photo: Douglas Levere

There were games, of course. Photo: Douglas Levere

And bull riding. Photo: Douglas Levere

And dizzying rides. Photo: Douglas Levere

But then it was time for the main event: the pep rally and bonfire. There was even flaming baton twirling! Photo: Douglas Levere

There were fireworks, too! Photo: Douglas Levere

Saturday was the big Homecoming game. The Thunder of the East makes its way toward UB Stadium. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

At the tailgaters, UB alumni had a chance to rekindle old friendships. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Alumni at the UB Soul reunion got together for a group photo with their "horns up." Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Fans making their way to UB Stadium encounter the True Blue message. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The moment of truth. The UB Bulls make their way onto the field, high-fiving fans along the way. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The fans are ready. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The Bulls get down to business. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The Thunder of the East takes the field during halftime. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Victor E. Bull hams it up with "the worm" for young athletes while they wait to take the field during halftime. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Quarterback Cole Snyder (15) zeroes in on wide receiver Justin Marshall. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Homecoming weekend was a great success! Fun, friendships and a "W" in the books! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki