2024 Student Activities

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Dead River Games

Sunday, September 15

1 p.m. | Tourist Park

One 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

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Wildcat Market

Tuesday, September 17

4 p.m. | Northern Center Lot 1

The 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

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Pre-Parade Party

Thursday, September 19

4 p.m. | Behind the Dome

This 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

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Parade

Friday, September 20

5:30 p.m. | Third Street

Come 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 ...

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Outdoor Concert

Friday, September 20

After Parade | Behind the Dome

Join 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 

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Tailgate

Saturday, September 21

11 a.m. | Behind the Dome

This 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

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Football Game

NMU Football vs. Alma College

Saturday, September 21

1 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!

Hosted by Athletics 

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More Information!

Linked Below

All student event details and registration information for competing student groups are available on The Hub NMU, under Events and tagged Homecoming - 125 years! 

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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.

Follow the Special Events Committee (SEC) on Instagram for the latest updates and information on Homecoming and other events!

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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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