
It’s time to celebrate Bucky’s 85th Birthday!
Hundreds of thousands of pushups and smiles later, our favorite mascot is turning 85 and UW Athletics wants your help celebrating!
See below for several events happening around the greater Madison area that are free, family-friendly, and open to all.


Band, Spirit, and Bucky performance in the Overture Center Atrium | Saturday, September 27 | 10:20 - 10:50 a.m.
Join the UW Band and Spirit teams to kick off the celebration for Bucky with a pep rally at the Overture Center!
Bucky’s Birthday Walking Parade | Sept. 27 | 11 a.m. - Noon
After the pep rally, gather on Henry St. outside the Overture Center! Join Bucky Badger and the UW Marching Band in a walking parade as the Buckywagon leads the procession down State St to the Memorial Union. Route Map
Bucky’s Birthday Terrace Celebration | Sept. 27 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Try Babcock Ice Cream’s new Bucky’s Birthday Brownie Bash flavor, hear from the Wisconsin Marching Band, and make a birthday card to Bucky!
Wisconsin Volleyball vs. Illinois | Thursday, October 2 | 7 p.m.
Wisconsin Volleyball takes on Big Ten foe Illinois at the UW Field House and Bucky will celebrate his birthday! Click here for tickets.
Bucky! Documentary Pre-Screening | Wednesday, October 8
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