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Here are the ways that NMC alumni and supporters can show their Hawk Owl pride during the National Cherry Festival!

Read the details and sign up here!


Volunteer at the Pepsi & Pie Tent

  • Wednesday, July 6
  • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Open Space downtown
  • Wear an NMC shirt (gray if possible)

Consumers Energy Community Royale Parade

  • Thursday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. start time
  • Wear NMC gear. We have face paint!
  • We'll be following the Oleson's truck. You can walk, rollerblade, pull a wagon, ride a bike, or pull a rickshaw. Use your imagination! We want to show our NMC pride!
  • Chip (the buffalo from the BBQ!) will be in the back of the truck!
  • You can find the staging info here.
  • We are currently entry 65

DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade

  • Saturday, July 9, 11:15 a.m. start time
  • Wear NMC gear. We have face paint!
  • We'll be following the Oleson's truck, hopefully with the audio tech crew in the back!
  • You can walk, rollerblade, pull a wagon, ride a bike, or pull a rickshaw. Use your imagination! We want to show our NMC pride!
  • You can find the staging info here.
  • We are currently entry 97

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Sally Smarsty in the Student Success Center, (231) 995-3021