The Alumni Holiday Party is one of Reed’s longest-running traditions. A night to reconnect with friends, celebrate the season, and carry forward the spirit of the Boar’s Head procession.
This year’s gathering will be a reception-style event: welcoming, lively, and easy to enjoy. Bring your dancing shoes, your most festive outfit, and your Reed spirit.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
Location: Gray Lounge & Kaul Auditorium
Price: $25
Tickets on sale October 27.
Schedule of Events:
6:00 p.m. — Mingling, food, and drinks
7:00 p.m. — Toasts, bagpipes, and Boar’s Head Procession
7:30 p.m. — Dancing and photo booth
8:30 p.m. — Farewell
What You Can Expect:
Reception-style gathering in Kaul Auditorium
Heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet and passed appetizers
A free hot chocolate & cider bar (other beverages available for purchase)
Dessert buffet
DJ and dancing
Photo booth fun
Plenty of room to mingle and catch up with friends
FAQs:
Shuttle vans will run from the East or North parking lots: 5:30–6:30 p.m. and 8:00–8:30 p.m. (View campus map)
Accessibility & Participation
Reed College strives to make our events welcoming and accessible to all participants. While we will do our best to meet all requests, some services may be limited based on availability and timing. For individuals requiring 1:1 physical assistance, we respectfully request that you attend with a caregiver.
Q: What accessibility accommodations are available?
A: We offer the following upon request:
Wheelchair-accessible venues
Reserved parking
Digital or large-print materials
Captioning for virtual events
Accessible seating
Staff liaison for support onsite
Q: Can I bring a caregiver or support person?
A: Yes. If you require physical or medical assistance, we ask that you attend with a professional caregiver. Reed cannot provide personal care or medical supervision.
Q: How do I request an accommodation?
A: Please indicate your needs in the registration form by November 26, 2025. Our team will follow up to confirm details or provide alternative solutions.