2024 Student Activities

Dead River Games
Sunday, September 14
1 p.m. | Clark Lambros Beach ParkOne of our longest-standing homecoming traditions! 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

An Evening With Rachel Dratch
Tuesday, September 16
7 p.m. | Northern Center BallroomBest known for her seven years on Saturday Night Live and her iconic character "Debbie Downer", Rachel Dratch is an acclaimed comedian, actress, and writer with and extensive career spanning television, film, and theatre.
Hosted by Platform Personalities

Pre-Parade Party
Thursday, September 18
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 19
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 ...

Tailgate
Saturday, September 20
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. Davenport University
Saturday, September 20
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 2025

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!

Community Activities
Homecoming Parade
Friday, September 19
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.
Tailgate
Tuesday, September 20
NMU Football vs. Davenport University
Saturday, September 20
Tickets