Crimson Jam FAQs

What is Crimson Jam?

Harvard’s beginning-of-the-year celebration to welcome you back on campus. Does this slightly make up for the fact that you had a Pset 0 due this week? Not completely, but it’s a good start!

What should I wear?

This is Harvard Yard, not Coachella. Do whatever you want. There’s no need to Care At All. Whatever you wear, it’ll be Classic and Perfect.

Do I need to bring anything?

Maybe a picnic blanket if you want to sit down. They’ll have WATER everywhere if needed.

How early should I get there?

Early enough to be there for the student bands, late enough that there’s already a good amount of people in the Yard. It’s a delicate social balance.

Who is performing?

Bryce Vine!!!

Who is that?

We will all learn together on Friday <3

Why should I go?

All the dhalls are closed, so you’ll have to trek to the Yard for dinner.

And anyways, we’ll Miss You a Little if you don’t show up and Stay for a bit.

In all honesty, it’s one of the few events in the year that almost everyone on campus attends — it’s fun to run into people you know but may not necessarily see all the time. Like your Ec 10a section buddy from freshman year, or that friend you made plans to get a meal with last semester, but never followed through with. Live in La La Land for one more day with us before the semester starts to pick up and it’s time to trek to Lamont.