ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Thousands of Big Red alumni are set to return to Ithaca.

On June 5, the 2025 Cornell Reunion officially kicks off, and Ithaca streets will be packed.  According to University officials, over 7,000 Cornellians and their families are expected to make the trip back to The Hill.

Beginning Thursday, parking on North Campus will be reserved for guests and vendors, including the Robert Purcell lot, Program House Drive lot, and Appel Commons lot. Starting Friday, A-Lot will be utilized by reunion classes utilizing North Campus housing. The restrictions will run through Sunday.

Also beginning Friday, parking permit and payment requirements will be suspended campus-wide, except for the lots mentioned above. More information is available here, including a reunion schedule.

Commuters and motorists are encouraged to avoid campus, if possible.