ABERDEEN, S.D. – The deadline to register for the 2021 Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade is 5 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 24.

Parade entrants may register online at this link for the parade, set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, on Aberdeen’s Main Street.

This year’s theme is “Wolves of the Galaxy.” Entrants will decorate their float based on the theme, and a panel of judges comprised of Northern and community leaders will present awards in various categories.

The week’s festivities will also include coronation of a queen and marshal, followed by a bonfire bash. This year, the annual football game will be played in the brand new Dacotah Bank Stadium, part of the Regional Sports Complex that opened this fall on the NSU campus.

For more information, visit NSU Gypsy Days or contact NSU Student Affairs at 605-626-3007.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.