NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb

Schedule

Thu Oct 02 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Dekalb | Dekalb, IL

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NIU students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community are invited to join the Huskies for a free down home celebration in Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway (between 1st and 4th Streets) on Thurs., Oct. 2 from 4-8 p.m.
The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, live music, discounts at local businesses and much more!
Schedule: TBA
Celebrate NIU Homecoming not only during the Block Party, but all week! Visit niu.edu/homecoming for a full calendar of NIU Homecoming activities.
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Where is it happening?

Downtown Dekalb, 165 S 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Northern Illinois University

Host or Publisher Northern Illinois University

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