The world flags have been raised from Hancock to Houghton! The 34th Annual Michigan Tech Parade of Nations, the Keweenaw’s premier multicultural celebration, is gearing up for a stacked event on Sept. 16.
MTU students and local Keweenaw organizations will begin the parade at 11 a.m. on Hancock’s Quincy Green, heading to Dee Stadium in Houghton. This year’s theme, “Fairy Tales from Around the World,” has been selected to especially delight children and families who come to enjoy the parade.
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will lead the parade from Hancock through downtown Houghton and down to the Dee. Spectators can expect floats decorated to reflect the fairy tales told around the world, walking groups with goodies to toss, and beautiful displays of dress and music!
Following the parade, the Multicultural Festival begins at noon at Dee Stadium. Find food, drink, music, dance, comedy and crafts throughout the day brought to you by MTU student groups and local businesses. Proceeds from student group food sales goes to supporting their organizations.
For more information, head to the Parade of Nations website.
Flavors to Savor | Student Groups:
- African Student Organization
- Bangladeshi Students
- Indian Students Association
- Iranian Community
- Muslim Student Association
- Nepalese Student Organization
- Society of Hispanic Engineers
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
Flavors to Savor | Keweenaw Businesses:
- Sky Sushi
- The Forge
- Munchee Machine
- Keweenaw Coffee Works
- Griffin Café
- Border Grill
- Nisu Café
- Pepsi Booth
Learn and Play:
- MTU Study Abroad
- International Neighbors
- ICE Services
- Kids Booth
- Face Painting
- Cross-Cultural Craft Booth
- Gen X, Y, I Podcast
Entertainment:
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC)
- Kivijat – Finnish Dancers
- Frozen Squid Comedy
- Husky Tae Kwon Do & Keweenaw Korean Martial Arts
- Nepalese Student Organization
- Bangladeshi Student Organization
- Indian Student Association