homecoming
Pronunciation:
/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/noun
Definitions
The act or event of returning home.
Example: His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before.
In colleges and high schools, a tradition centred around a football game, a parade and the "coronation" of a Homecoming Queen.
Example: Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee.