Student Activities
Dead River Games
Sunday, Sept. 26 | 1 p.m. | Clark Lambrose Park
Held at Clark Lambrose Park at the mouth of the Dead River, residence halls, club sports teams, and student organizations will compete in one of Homecoming's longest traditions--Dead River Games. Consisting of a series of relay races, this is an exciting and entertaining event for participants to compete for prizes. Spectators are welcome!
Sidewalk Chalk Competition
Tuesday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Academic Mall
Taking place in the center of campus, the Sidewalk Chalk Competition is a chance for residence halls, club sports, and student organizations to show their Wildcat Pride and create the best design corresponding with the Homecoming theme.
Pre-Parade Party
Friday, Oct. 1 | 4 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. | Superior Dome
The golf carts are back! All registered residence halls, club sports teams, and student organizations will have valuable time to decorate their cart on theme with Homecoming 2021. Participating groups will be judged on parade day and are competing for cash prizes.
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, Oct. 2 | 2:30 p.m. | Third Street
Everyone's favorite tradition - the Homecoming Parade! The parade route will be along third street.
Tailgating Party
Saturday, Oct. 2 | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Behind Superior Dome
Special game day menu by Dining Services (meal swipes).
NMU Football vs. Wayne State
Saturday, Oct. 2 | 4 p.m. | Superior Dome
The 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!
Community Activities
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, October 2, 2:30 p.m.
Third Street
NMU Football vs. Wayne State
Saturday, October 2, 4 p.m.
Superior Dome
Tickets
Learn about the history of Homecoming at NMU!
The Special Events Committee works hard to bring you all the fun and exciting events that occur during Homecoming. For more information, please e-mail sec@nmu.edu, or visit us at facebook.com/NMUSpecialEvents and Instagram.com/NMU_SpecialEvents for updates and more.
The Special Events Committee is always looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to become a member of the Special Events Committee. Meetings are held Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Contact the president at sec@nmu.edu, or on The Hub NMU, if you are interested in learning more and/or joining the committee.