Key Points
- Flo Rida will headline FSU’s free 175th anniversary concert on Friday, Nov. 20, at Dick Howser Stadium.
- The concert is open to FSU students only; free tickets are required. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9 p.m.
Anniversary Concert Caps a Full Schedule of Nov. 20 Homecoming Festivities
Florida State University proudly announces rapper and hip-hop artist Flo Rida as the headliner of a special concert to celebrate the university’s 175th anniversary.
The high-energy performance, sponsored by ReliaQuest, will take place on Friday, Nov. 20 at Dick Howser Stadium following the Homecoming Parade and Seminole Live! 175 Homecoming Carnival.
“We can’t wait to celebrate FSU’s 175th anniversary with the entire university family during Homecoming weekend,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “We extend our sincere thanks to ReliaQuest and FSU Trustee Brian Murphy for their generous support in making this concert possible.”
Born Tramar Dillard in Miami Gardens, Florida, Flo Rida released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in 2008. His breakout single “Low,” featuring T-Pain, held the No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. The single was also included in the soundtrack to the movie Step Up 2: The Streets and won the 2008 Teen Choice Awards and 2009 People’s Choice Awards. In addition to his success as an international recording artist, Flo Rida is an accomplished businessman and philanthropist who founded the Big Dreams for Kids Foundation.
Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m. The anniversary concert is open to Florida State University students. Tickets are free but required to enter Dick Howser Stadium. Additional ticket information will be announced soon.
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Tradition Takes the Spotlight,” will celebrate FSU’s legacy and Seminole spirit through a week-long lineup of events and programs. Students, parents, alumni, friends and community members are invited to watch the parade at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.
The Seminole Live! 175 Homecoming Carnival, sponsored by the Homecoming Council, will take over the Main Campus Fields from 4 to 8 p.m. with free amusement rides, carnival games and entertainment, including performances by the Marching Chiefs, FSU Cheerleaders, the Golden Girls and other student organizations. Carnival tickets are free with details coming soon.
Florida State’s Homecoming football game against NC State will take place Saturday, Nov. 21. The game will also serve as FSU’s Seminole Heritage game. Kickoff time is TBD.
For more information, visit homecoming.fsu.edu for FSU Homecoming and 175.fsu.edu for FSU’s 175th anniversary celebration.