It's pretty much just a social event. At my school We had homecoming court during the football game, then a weak dance that was like 3$ afterward. I'm pretty sure Homecoming is after a few away games too, thus being called homecoming. And my claim to fame in highschool..... *begin claim* being nominated for homecoming prince/king all 4 years, and winning twice. *end claim* I fuckin hated that shit though.