Volunteers from the major reunion and satellite classes, the Office of Advancement, University departments and more have worked hard for months to create a Reunions experience that includes classics — Alumni-Faculty Forums, arch sings and other live music performances, a conversation with President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, fireworks and the one and only P-rade. And in honor of this epic year, there are a few special activities for the Alumni Association’s 200th anniversary that you should know about before heading to campus: 

• Friday: All alumni and friends are invited to Cannon Green at noon for a special 200-shaped group photo. Be a part of this historic moment.
• Saturday: Before the P-rade, pick up your 200-themed sunglasses. These must-haves for all marchers will be available at headquarters sites, the Baker Rink check-in tent and the Baker and Elm/Chapel Drive welcome tents; and the P-rade banner pick-up table at Blair Arch. Please wear them to show unity; all alumni are members of the Alumni Association.
• Fifteen past presidents of the Alumni Association will carry the 200th banner at the front of the P-rade, marching along with the 200th foam sculpture.
• Daily: Check out the vendors in town offering special 200th treats. Pick up some commemorative merch at the UStore and get into the spirit! 

And now with 2026 Reunions in near-view, it’s time to get roar-ready: Follow these must-do steps before you arrive on campus to make the most of your experience.  

1. Pre-register. This is required. Use your TigerNet ID and password to pre-register before you arrive on campus. Alumni celebrating a major reunion may invite as many guests as they like to Reunions, but alumni of satellite classes — those not celebrating a major reunion — are limited to one guest. 

2. Make a wristband plan. While most events before 5 p.m. will not require wristband scanning, a few will; find those event details on the Princeton Events app or the events listings on the Reunions website. Be realistic about the time you’ll need to check in and get your wristband. Parking is limited, and the process takes time. Advice? Wristband, then relax. Plan to spend some quality time on campus after check-in. Also: Confirm your wristbanding site. Don’t assume you know where to check in. Visit the website for locations and hours. 

3. Download these two helpful apps.  

• The Princeton Events app: Customize your agenda from the schedule of events. Sign up for notifications, including changed plans due to inclement weather. Tap to find entertainment options, exhibits, speakers, your place in the P-rade and more.
• The TigerSafe app: Give yourself tools, including notifications and alerts, for a safe campus visit. The app includes a new live, interactive campus map. 

4. Choose your own adventures from hundreds of Reunions 2026 events. Use the Princeton Events app, the Reunions website or the handy printed Reunions schedule to set your calendar. What’s on your list? Battle of the Bands? A Triangle show? A lively panel of experts discussing timely topics? Athletics? Fireworks? Include the annual meeting of the Alumni Council on Friday at 11 a.m. to learn more about the Alumni Association and celebrate your fellow Tigers!  

5. Make a plan for parking and transportation to and from campus. Build time into your schedule for transportation delays: 25,000 other alumni and guests will be navigating the same roads.  

• All hotel shuttle buses will pick up and drop off at the Wawa Transit Hub. Track hotel shuttle locations in real time.
• Anyone using a ride-hailing provider may be picked up or dropped off on Alexander Street immediately adjacent to Princeton Station or along the campus perimeter.
• If you’re driving to campus, consider parking at Theater Drive Garage or Stadium Drive Garage. Please note: There is no electric car charging available for vehicles unless you have University ID. Electric buses are available to transport alumni and friends to locations on the perimeter of campus. See the routes of the TigerTransit Campus Circulator Service on the Transit map, located on the Princeton Events app (tap the Maps icon) or on the Reunions website. Hours for the buses are: Thursday, 3 p.m.-3 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon.  

6. Ride the Tiger Trolleys. New Orleans flair, Princeton-style: Laissez les bons tigres rouler! Trolleys have replaced Rovers and are the best way to cruise around campus. They’re air-conditioned, spacious and wheelchair-accessible, with comfy seating for up to 38 passengers. Catch a ride to multiple stops on Elm Drive and around Chapel Circle. Trolley hours are: Thursday, noon-1 a.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday, 8-11 a.m. and 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; and Sunday 8 a.m.-noon. See the routes on the Campus Shuttle and Trolley Map, located on the Princeton Events app (tap the Maps icon) or on the Reunions website.  

7. Learn the 2026 P-rade details. Find out where your class or cohort staging area is for the P-rade. Tap the Maps icon on the Princeton Events app, or use the map on the Reunions website. The map also shows paths for post P-rade walkers and golf carts. 

To support cellular connectivity during the P-rade, Princeton is deploying a temporary, dedicated Wi-Fi network for Verizon users in the area of Cannon Green. Scan the QR code below in advance so your Verizon device is configured to connect to this network on Saturday for improved connectivity. 

Please be advised: Signs, banners and flags may not be affixed to any posts, poles or the like, nor can they make a direct or specific threat. Banners and flags that measure more than 3x6 feet are permitted at the P-rade; however, banners and flags larger than 3x6 feet may be prohibited at other University ceremonial events; please review specific event information to confirm event details. All Reunions attendees must follow University policies on freedom of expression. Also: No pets in the P-rade, please. Only service animals are allowed on campus during Reunions.  

8. Know who can help: It’s RAD. The Reunions Ambassador Division (RAD) is a team of Princeton staff volunteers, identified by the RAD logo on their clothes and gear. These helpful volunteers will be around campus to answer your questions all weekend long.  

9. Register the kids for Tiger Camp and check out the many kid-friendly activities during Reunions.  

10. Know the protocols for two events: the Alumni Council meeting and the conversation with President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83. Wristbands are required and will be scanned at the door. Additionally, no bags of any size (including purses), and no flags and banners that measure more than 3x6 feet are permitted. A bag check will be available outside Alexander Hall. The Alumni Council meeting is Friday at 11 a.m.; the conversation with the president is Friday at 2 p.m.   

11. Be social. Follow @PrincetonAlumni. Instagram, Facebook and X accounts will cover Reunions highlights. And when you’re posting, please tag @PrincetonAlumni so we can see your cool posts. 

12. As you’re goin’ back, consider standing up. As part of the “Stand Up for Princeton and Higher Education” initiative, the Princeton community is invited to sign up to subscribe to a biweekly newsletter that provides information and ways to advocate for Princeton and other colleges and universities during challenging times for higher education. Stand Up buttons and P-rade signs will be available at Reunions.  

13. Discover accessibility resources. Indicate your accessibility needs when you register. If you have questions or concerns, contact pureunions@princeton.edu. Also, use the accessibility guides on the new interactive campus map on the TigerSafe app (step 3, above!). 

14. Please be reminded of the University’s principles and policies related to free expression. Our Statement on Freedom of Expression guarantees our community “the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn,” while also noting that members of our community “may not obstruct or otherwise interfere with the freedom of others to express views they reject or even loathe.” Accordingly, the University does not permit anyone to disrupt another’s free expression rights, even in the name of dissent. 

The University also prohibits abusive and harassing behavior through its policies, including in its overall conduct requirement of respect for others. Attendees at University events, including at Reunions, should expect a single warning not to disrupt an event or prevent an invited guest from speaking; such warning may be shared with the audience at the beginning of an event or via written materials. Disruptive behavior may result in immediate removal from the event and disciplinary action or other consequences, including being barred from campus and/or arrest. Princeton’s guidelines and rules relating to protest activity are compiled at protests.princeton.edu.  

15. Take the Alumni Survey. During or after Reunions, check your email for a link to the new survey. The study is focused on alumni engagement, perceptions of the University and preferences regarding future engagement. The confidential and private survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and its results will be shared with the alumni community in the fall. Learn more about the survey.