A Wizard of Oz theme lends itself well to homecoming. You can use phrases like "there's no place like home" or "follow the yellow brick road." One of the best parts of this theme is that it lends itself so well to decorations. The Emerald City, the fallen house, the good and bad witches, and the iconic images of Dorothy in her ruby slippers and her cast of friends give you endless inspiration to draw from. This extends to decorations, parade floats, signage and photo backdrops as well.
Homecoming celebrations on a tight budget can go all out with a Wild, Wild West theme. Ask community members to let your school borrow hay bales, saddles, used feed and seed bags and other farm supplies for free decorations. Horse floats and backdrops emphasize the cowboy and cowgirl aspects of this theme. Consider turning your dance space into a wild west saloon and encourage your guests to dress in period clothing.
A Hawaiian Luau can make a fun statement in a place where it's already cold and snowy at homecoming time. Palm trees can be placed around the corners of the dance floor and guests can drink their punch from glasses with umbrella straws. Beach sunsets, picturesque coastlines, classic Hawaiian flowers and leis are a few ideas for backdrops and props. Present guests with leis at the door to your dance. Cheerleaders and crowd members can wear grass skirts or leis to the homecoming football game.
The roaring 20s were about parties and celebrations, making that time period a fitting theme for a homecoming celebration. Dress from that time period includes flapper dresses, feather headbands, long beaded necklaces, hats and classic Al Capone style gangster suits. The band can perform big band and jazz songs from the 20s at the football halftime celebration. The 1920s were also about big Hollywood glam. Offer black and white photo options to keep with the theme and create the look of a roaring 20s night club filled with starlets, chandeliers and a band in your decorations.