Event Details:
· When: Friday, October 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Balcony open until 10:00 pm
· Where: Texas A&M Recreation Center Balcony and Room 243
· Attire: Casual; dress for the weather as we have both indoor and outdoor event spaces
· Food: Buffet dinner will be served
· Drinks: Cash bar will be available
Entertainment:
Reveille visit from 6:15 – 7:00 pm
Live music and lawn games on the balcony
Photo ops on the balcony overlooking Kyle Field
Check-in: Two check-in locations: One outside for those of you who can climb stairs, and one inside the Rec at Room 243. If you need an elevator to get upstairs, please head to the main entrance, past the cafe on your left, and to the elevator or stairs. Rally shirt pick-up will be inside as well.
Parking: We recommend the pre-paid parking in West Campus Garage for this event. You can pre-pay for $12 through Park Mobile HERE. Free parking is available in lot 100, but we are competing for space with a volleyball and baseball game! The map below shows how to get to the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Rec Center and your options once you arrive. Up to date information regarding the event parking map and more can be found on the Texas A&M Transportation site. Also see the note below for some temporary road closures from 9:35pm - approx. 9:50pm.
Questions: If you have any questions, please contact us at 979-221-1998 or email rally@corpsofcadets.org.
Finally, the 150th anniversary celebration of our beloved Texas A&M is being celebrated through a variety of events and you can find more information about those here.
Note from the Texas A&M Transportation Services Dept.
CAMPUS TRAFFIC ADVISORY
AREAS AFFECTED: Wellborn Road
WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2026
EVENTS: Sesquicentennial Kick Off – Yell Practice and Drone Show
Texas A&M University’s 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration will continue with Kickoff at Kyle Yell Practice and Drone Show Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9 p.m. The event will conclude with a drone show expected to begin at approximately 9:35 p.m. and last about 15 minutes.
Wellborn Road will be closed between George Bush Drive and John Kimbrough Boulevard during the drone show. Detours will be in place. Please allow additional travel time and plan accordingly.
PARKING OPTIONS:
· Free parking will be available in Lots 60, 97 and 100.
· Lots 48, 62 and 69 will be closed to the public.
· Pre-paid $12 parking will be available in University Center Garage (UCG), Gene Stallings Blvd Garage (SBG) and West Campus Garage (WCG).
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we begin celebrating this special milestone for Texas A&M University.
