Friday, September 29, 2023
Main Campus
Kick off Homecoming weekend with inflatable games, a DJ, food trucks and activities for the whole family at the Bison Bash at Churchill Field.
Parade Route Map
Applications and Parade Requirements
We have a limited number of spaces in the parade and all applications will be collected on a first-come first-served basis in each of the categories (Business/Community, Student Organizations, NDSU Departments). To apply, please download the correct application and review the requirements.
Entry forms are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 8.
If you have any questions, please contact Tryston Simek at tryston.simek@ndsu.edu.
Pay Online
All community/business floats need to pay the parade application fee online. Cash and checks will not be accepted.
Please note: A parade application form must be submitted to the Student Activities Office or by email to tryston.simek@ndsu.edu. Payment online does not guarantee a spot in the parade. All entries are complete when both payment and entry form are collected. Spots will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. If your float is waitlisted and we are unable to provide you with a spot in the parade, your account will be refunded.
Political Official/Candidates
Candidates who are running for a congressional, state-elected, state legislature or city/county office are allowed to submit as an independent parade entry and are responsible for the application fee. Student organization sponsorship is no longer required for political entrants.
No floats will be accepted that pertain to specific ballot measures.
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Tryston Simek- tryston.simek@ndsu.edu
Applications and parade requirements
Thank you for your interest in the NDSU Homecoming Parade. We have a limited number of spaces in each of the parade categories. All applications will be collected on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, please download the correct application and review the requirements.
Business/community float application
NDSU organization/department float application
Entry fees
Free for student organizations and NDSU departments
$75 for community entries
Deadline to submit: Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.
Application will be considered complete once payment AND application have been received by the NDSU Student Activities Office, Memorial Union 120, or by email to one of the parade co-chairs, listed below.
***Late entry fee - $25 for all entries
Pay online
All community/business floats need to pay for the parade application fee online. Cash and checks are NOT accepted.
Please note: Payment online does not guarantee a spot in the parade. All entries are complete when both payment and entry form are collected and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. If your float is wait-listed and we are unable to provide you with a spot in the parade, your account will be refunded.
Political official/candidates
Candidates who are running for a congressional, state-elected, state legislative or city/county office must participate with the corresponding student organization. For example, College Republicans, College Democrats or Student Government. No individual political floats will be allowed.
No floats will be accepted that pertain to specific ballot measures.
Contact information
Parade co-chairs:
Tryston Simek • tryston.simek@ndsu.edu or 701-231-7161
Emma Mueller • emma.k.mueller@ndsu.edu or 701-231-7350