70th LMU Alumni BBQ
Please save the date for the 70th LMU Alumni Weekend and BBQ on Sept. 27–28, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you to the bluff for this beloved tradition. We’re planning a full day of lively connection and community, and hope you’ll bring the whole family to take part in the activities. More details are forthcoming.
Alumni Weekend and BBQ is back!
Enjoy BBQ under a king palm tree, toast with a beverage crafted by LMU alumni, and catch up with friends old and new. With activities and entertainment for all ages, this is the perfect event for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t forget to wear your LMU gear!
Start to Plan Your Visit
Will you be traveling from out of town? Start to plan your visit today.
Wondering Who Will Be There?
Registration is coming soon!
Saturday's Events
Pickleball
Burns Recreation Center | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Come play, cheer, and support our student org, the LMU Pickleball Club, as they host this event inside Burns Recreation Center. This special event is an additional paid session that will help support the LMU Pickleball Club.
International Alumni Reception
Roski Dining Hall | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
The LMU International Community Reunion is celebrating 70 amazing years of welcoming international students to LMU. Join other international alumni for this inaugural gathering. Appetizers and beverages will be served at the event, attire is casual cocktail. Registration is required.
Sunday's Events
Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
Burns Recreation Center | 8 a.m.–noon
Teams of 4 players, including subs, will compete in fast-paced, action-packed 3-on-3 games. Assemble your team and register now to secure your spot in the ultimate basketball showdown! This special event is an additional paid session.
Alumni Mass
Sacred Heart Chapel | 10 a.m.
Worship and pray together in the service of faith with fellow alumni, family, and friends.
The BBQ
Sunken Garden | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join alumni in Sunken Garden for delicious BBQ, refreshments, and family fun. Find a spot under the big tent or below a palm tree to relax and connect with alumni from all class years. Kids can enjoy a bounce house and other activities. Be sure to check out the various snack tents and sip on something cool from your 70th Alumni BBQ collectible cup. Local breweries and distilleries with alumni ties will be present.
Admission 101
11–11:45 a.m.
Attend this workshop on the undergraduate admission process and take part in a Q&A session with an admission staff member.
Campus Tours
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
If you’ve been off the bluff for a while, there have been some changes since you last visited! Take a student-led campus tour to learn more about additions and innovations on LMU’s beautiful campus.
Show Your #LionPride
LMU Bookstore | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Be sure to wear your LMU gear! Need to pick up a new hat or hoodie in crimson and blue? The LMU Bookstore will be open for all your Lion pride needs during the BBQ. Located on the first floor of the Von Der Ahe Building. Use code PRIDE25 for a 10 percent discount.
Tickets
| Ticket Type | Registration Sept. 16–29 |
|---|---|
| Adult (21 and older) | $65 |
| Recent Alumni (Classes of 2020-25) | $45 |
| Youth and Child (Ages 2-20) | $20 |
Photos from Alumni BBQ
