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
Check out the parade lineup and other events happening during Homecoming Week at Northern State University! Read more.
2024 Homecoming Royalty
Homecoming King Jacob Ebeling and Queen Madison Park
Back Row: Michael Grebner, King Jacob Ebeling, Braden Freeman, Simon Bickford, Colton Wicks
Front Row: Nevaeh Meyer, Randi Schuster, Queen Madison Park, Ashlyn Haselhorst, Ava Pickard
2024 Gypsy Day Parade Results
Float Results
- First Place: Crafted Interiors (#50)
- Second Place: Active Minds (#24)
- Third Place: Strongheart Tae Kown Do (#23)
- Northern Spirit Award: Strongheart Tae Kown Do (#23)
- Thunder Award: Active Minds (#24)
Band Results
- Best Overall Band: Aberdeen Roncalli – Gold
- Aberdeen Central High School – Gold
- Britton Public School – Silver
- Eureka – Gold
- Groton Area High School – Gold
- Holgate/Simmons Combined Middle School – Silver
- Hoven High School – Gold
- Ipswich Public School – Gold
- Leola – Gold
- Miller High School – Gold
- Northwestern Area School– Gold
- Redfield High School – Silver
- Sully Buttes – Gold
- Warner High School – Gold
Alumni Events
Northern State University alumni events take place throughout homecoming week.
Photo Gallery
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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at homecoming@northern.edu.