ABERDEEN, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 106th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Aberdeen. Entrants will decorate their float based on this year’s theme, “Wolves on Broadway.” A panel of judges comprised of Northern and community leaders will present awards in various categories.
Online parade registration is now open at northern.edu/about/gypsy-days.
Gypsy Days, Northern’s homecoming week, takes place Oct. 3-8 on campus and in the community. Festivities will also include Wolves athletic events, the NSU Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni banquet, and coronation of a queen and marshal.
The 2022 queen and marshal candidates are:
- Queen: Maray Larson, Kaityln Morrison, Laurie Rogers, Taren Tschetter and Elizabeth Votava.
- Marshal: Laine Converse, Dylan Eckart, Sam Masten, Isaiah Nolan, and Drew Veflin
For more information, visit the NSU Gypsy Days webpage.
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, soon, an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.