NMU Homecoming
Join us as NMU celebrates its 125th anniversary with a Homecoming like no other! This year, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the theme "Yearbook: Notes from Northern."
The Special Events Committee (SEC) has curated a series of student-led Homecoming activities, in collaboration with other student organizations and departments, to make this celebration truly memorable. Below is a timeline of the exciting events you can look forward to:
2024 Student Activities
Dead River Games
Sunday, September 15
1 p.m. | Tourist ParkOne of our longest-standing traditions is in a new location! Student teams will go head-to-head in a series of exciting relay races, competing to be crowned #1. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, this event is filled with energy and school spirit!
Hosted by SEC
Wildcat Market
Tuesday, September 17
4 p.m. | Northern Center Lot 1The first Farmers Market on campus! There will be live music, a variety of vendors including local farmers, artisans, and food producers, yard games, workshops, and more. This event is free to enter and open to the public.
Hosted by ASNMU
Pre-Parade Party
Thursday, September 19
4 p.m. | Behind the DomeThis event provides valuable time for competing student groups to decorate their golf cart floats for the parade. Students enjoy pizza and music while they get creative!
Hosted by SEC
Parade
Friday, September 20
5:30 p.m. | Third StreetCome watch as our campus community showcases their campus pride through creative float displays. Enjoy candy, music, and an exciting float competition!
Parade Route: The parade will start on Fair Avenue (in front of the Berry Events Center) heading towards Third Street. Then goes up Third, turns left on Hewitt, goes ...
Outdoor Concert
Friday, September 20
After Parade | Behind the DomeJoin us for a FREE outdoor concert following the parade, featuring a headlining act to be announced! Stay tuned for more updates.
Hosted by NAE & The 125th Committee
Tailgate
Saturday, September 21
11 a.m. | Behind the DomeThis is your chance to hang out with the NMU campus community and kick off the Homecoming Football game! There will be FREE food, refreshments, bounce houses, yard games and music!
Hosted by the Homecoming Committee
NMU Football vs. Alma College
Saturday, September 21
1 p.m. | Superior DomeThe NMU Football game will be the grand finale of Homecoming week featuring the marching band. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Hosted by Athletics
More Information!
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All student event details and registration information for competing student groups are available on The Hub NMU, under Events and tagged Homecoming - 125 years!
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee (SEC) works hard to bring NMU students fun, exciting, and FREE campus wide events. We are always looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to become members of our student organization. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at sec@nmu.edu. If you are ready to join the committee, click here.
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Community Activities
Wildcat Market
Tuesday, September 17
Homecoming Parade
Friday, September 20
Parade Route: The parade floats will line up in the parking lot behind the Superior Dome (lot 56) and along Pine Street. The parade loop starts on E. Fair Avenue in front of the Berry Events Center and will proceed up Third Street. Floats will then turn left on Hewitt Street and make another left onto Front Street going back towards campus.
Outdoor Concert
Friday, September 20
NMU Football vs. Alma College
Saturday, September 21
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