Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00PM - 4:00PM at Dee Stadium
2026 Theme: 7 Wonders of the World
Michigan Tech's International Programs and Services is excited to invite you to the 37th annual Festival of Nations and Multicultural Food Festival!
Formerly known as the Parade of Nations, Festival of Nations is a fresh evolution of this long-standing community tradition. While preserving the multicultural food, performances, and celebration that generations have come to love, this year's event introduces an expanded festival experience designed to bring our campus and community together in new ways.
In partnership with the City of Houghton and Hancock, the festival will extend from Dee Stadium to the Houghton Waterfront Pier adjacent to the Portage Lake District Library. The waterfront will feature international entertainment, local vendors, community organizations, and family-friendly games and activities. This expanded footprint creates even more opportunities for meaningful connections between Michigan Tech's international students and the greater community.
Between the Michigan Tech Lakeshore Center and Dee Stadium, local food trucks will join the celebration, while the Multicultural Food Festival will continue to feature a wide variety of authentic dishes prepared by Michigan Tech student organizations. Don't worry—the international food you've come to love is still a centerpiece of the event!
Leading up to the festival, flags representing the many nations of Michigan Tech's international student community will once again line the streets of our sister cities, celebrating the diversity that makes our region unique.
Join us as we celebrate cultures from around the globe during this exciting new chapter of one of Michigan Tech's most cherished traditions.
For questions, please contact festivalofnations@mtu.edu or (906) 487-2160. Be sure to follow Festival of Nations on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and announcements.