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NMU Homecoming

Join us as NMU celebrates a Homecoming like no other! This year, we're sharing the legends and stories of the past with the theme "Tales of the Wild: Where Myth Meets Marquette."

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 14

1 p.m. | Clark Lambros Beach Park

One 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

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An Evening With Rachel Dratch

Tuesday, September 16

7 p.m. | Northern Center Ballroom

Best 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 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

Parade

Friday, September 19

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 ...

Tailgate

Saturday, September 20

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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NMU Football vs. Davenport University

Saturday, September 20

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!

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The Hub NMU

All student event details and registration information for competing student groups are available on The Hub NMU, under Events and tagged Homecoming 2025

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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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
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