It’s time for joyful reunions, parties, tailgating and football as Virginia Union University and Virginia State University celebrate their homecomings this weekend.

Virginia Union’s homecoming events include:

• Thursday, Oct. 15: Mr. and Miss VUU Coronation Ball at 7 p.m. in the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center.

• Friday, Oct. 16: Greek Step Show 7 p.m. at Barco-Stevens Hall ($10 Greeks, $20 general admission); Maroon and Steel Celebration Party, Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen ($30 in advance).

• Saturday, Oct. 17: 1 p.m. football game against Chowan University at Hovey Field ($20 general admission, $25 reserved seating).

Details on VUU homecoming events: www.universityrelations.wix.com/vuuhomecoming.

Virginia State’s homecoming events include:

• Thursday, Oct. 15: “For Colored Girls” stage play 7 p.m. in the L. Douglas Wilder Building auditorium (tickets $25).

• Friday, Oct. 16: A hip-hop concert 8 p.m. in Daniel Gymnasium ($30 with student ID, $35 general admission).

• Saturday, Oct. 17: Homecoming parade from 9 a.m. to noon through Downtown Petersburg; 2 p.m. football game against Bowie State University at Rogers Stadium ($20 general admission).

Details on VSU homecoming events: www.vsu.edu/homecoming.