Go Maroon and Gold During Homecoming Week!
Northern State University Homecoming Week and Gypsy Day Parade are the highlight of the year in Aberdeen, South Dakota, as the king and queen are crowned, and the Northern campus and community display their pride in the NSU Wolves. The week includes a variety of Wolves games and other events and culminates in the annual Gypsy Day Parade—the largest parade in South Dakota.
We look forward to hosting our students, alumni, families and the community for homecoming. Go Wolves!
Gypsy Day Parade
Saturday, Oct. 5 | Starts at 9 a.m.
Homecoming Week Celebration
Monday, Sept. 30 - Sunday, Oct. 6
Theme
Wolves in Candy Land
Gypsy Day Parade Registration
Registration for the Gypsy Day Parade is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Gypsy Day Parade Marching Band Registration
Marching band registration for the Gypsy Day Parade is now closed. For any questions, please contact us.
Alumni Events
Northern State University alumni events take place throughout homecoming week.
Photo Gallery
2023 Homecoming Royalty
Homecoming King Clayton Randall and Queen Kayla Jensen
Homecoming royalty and candidates, from left: Jeremy Sommer, Dylan Grundstrom, Cody Brouwer, Augustin Reede, Clayton Randall, Kayla Jensen, Aunna Cloos, Gabriella Dimatteo, Madelyn Gonzales, Jordan Hermansen
Parade Results
Float Results
First place: Aberdeen Family YMCA
Second place: Kessler’s Grocery
Third place: Aberdeen Gymnastics Association
Northern Spirit Award: NSU Honors Program
Thunder Award: Dirkson Organic Beef Farm
Band Results
Aberdeen Central: Gold
Aberdeen Roncalli: Gold
Bowdle School: Silver
Edmunds Central High School: Silver
Eureka High School: Silver
Groton High School: Gold
Holgate and Simmons Middle School: Silver
Hoven High School: Silver
Leola School: Gold
Miller High School: Silver
Mobridge Pollock: Bronze
Northwestern Area: Silver
Sully Buttes: Gold
Warner High School: Gold
Watertown: Gold
Best Overall Band: Aberdeen Central High School
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at homecoming@northern.edu.