Reunions 2026 events at Princeton
Princeton Reunions 2026 will be celebrated Thursday through Sunday, May 21 to 24, with nearly 25,000 alumni, family, guests, faculty, staff and Class of 2026 members expected to attend.
Highlights include:
- Celebrations in honor of the Alumni Association’s 200th anniversary, including a “200” photo on Cannon Green at noon on Friday. All are invited to participate.
- The P-rade through campus, starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. Participants are encouraged to wear the 200th commemorative sunglasses available at various locations on campus.
- Alumni-Faculty Forums and departmental events through Saturday, May 23.
- Fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 23.
- Performances throughout the weekend by student and alumni groups.
- Exhibits and alumni events at the new Princeton University Art Museum, as well as exhibits at Firestone Library and Mudd Manuscript Library in connection with America’s 250th anniversary.
- Opportunities to learn more about Princeton’s Stand Up initiative and how alumni and friends can add their voices to support higher education.
Alumni should visit the Reunions 2026 website for the full schedule of events, registration details (note that pre-registration is required before arriving on campus), check-in locations to pick up wristbands, and parking and transportation information. Updated events information is also available for all Reunions registrants through the Princeton Events app, which can be downloaded through the iOS App Store and Google Play.
Faculty and staff may register themselves and one guest (21 years or older); wristbands are $70 per person until May 22 at noon; the cost then increases to $100. A University ID and a valid driver’s license with photo or passport are required at wristband pickup. Faculty/staff wristbands do not guarantee access to all headquarters sites, as certain sites may be closed at times for private class events or due to capacity limits. The wristband pickup schedule is as follows:
- Noon to midnight, Thursday, May 21, Baker Tent
- 10 a.m. to midnight, Friday, May 22, Baker Tent
- 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 23, Baker Tent
Participants are encouraged to be environmentally mindful at Reunions. Please bring reusable water bottles and recycle whenever possible.
Engage with Princeton Reunions social media by using the hashtag #PrincetonReunions and tagging @PrincetonAlumni. Also watch Princeton Reunions unfold online via Facebook and Instagram.
