Edwardsville’s First Drone Show Draws Crowds During SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend
Posted September 30, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville debuted its first drone show September 25, with 450 drones lighting up the sky above Lovejoy Library as part of Cougarfest. Coverage from The Edwardsville Intelligencer highlighted the Route 66-themed display, made possible by a Route 66 Centennial Commission Grant. The spectacular display was a new feature of this year's Homecoming & Family Weekend, held September 23-27 under the theme "All Roads Lead Home" in celebration of the Route 66 Centennial.
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