Members of the Class of 2020 braved the cold rain to build the bonfire in the days before homecoming. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

Two students take a selfie of their face-painting achievements. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

Pizza served as fuel for the run around the bonfire. (Photo by Robert Gill)

Students paint each other’s faces before the “freshman sweep.” (Photo by Robert Gill)

Student pose together before going out on the “freshman sweep.” (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

Students gathered at their house communities before heading out to join their classmates during the “freshman sweep.” (Photo by Robert Gill)

The Class of 2020 marches toward the Green during the “freshman sweep.” (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

President Phil Hanlon addresses alumni on Dartmouth Night. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

The bonfire lights up the night sky. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

Hundreds of members of the Dartmouth community gathered on the Green for the bonfire. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)

The crowd gets closer to the Green. (Photo by Robert Gill)

Students break into a run as they arrive on the Green. (Photo by Robert Gill)

Students prepare to light the bonfire. (Photo by Robert Gill)

The Class of 2020 gets ready to run. (Photo by Robert Gill)

Students get fired up. (Photo by Robert Gill)

As one of many homecoming traditions, the first-year class numbers sit atop the bonfire. (Photo by Robert Gill)

Alumni, parents, and students take part in the traditional parade around Hanover. (Photo by Joshua Renaud ’17)

Members of the Big Green football team take part in the parade. (Photo by Joshua Renaud ’17)