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About
Since 1989, the Houghton and Hancock communities have been celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Keweenaw through the Parade of Nations and the Multicultural Festival that follows. We are excited to continue that tradition in 2025.
This year's theme is Games Around the World, and we need your help to celebrate! Volunteers are the driving force behind this event. They help with event set up, walk in the parade, serve as parade marshals, and provide support at the multicultural festival. Explore the volunteer positions and shifts available and sign up for the one that best fits your interests! Event organizers will be in contact as the event approaches to share additional instructions and event details.
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Opens Mar 12, 2025 12:40am
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24 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
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76 Positions Filled
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56 Impacts
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116 Hours
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Shifts (17)
1 - 17 of 17 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Check-In | 9:30am (ET) | 11:00am (ET) | 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931 Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | In this role you will greet, distribute supplies, and direct other volunteers who are supporting the Parade of Nations. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Flag and Sign Distribution | 9:45am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931 Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | This role will coordinate flag and sign distribution for all participating countries. Once the parade begins, volunteers will also assist in packing up and loading remaining items for transport. | 8/8 | Over | |
| Street Barricade with Personal Car | 10:30am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | Peral, Emerald, Agate, Prospect, Lake St when they intersect with College Avenue. Houghton, MI 49931 College Avenue between Downtown and the University. | Assist with barricade the streets coming from town into College Avenue. Pearl, Emerald, Agate, Prospect, Lake Street and the intersection with College Avenue. Volunteer will have to park their car perpendicular to street traffic or also it could be said parallel to College Avenue traffic and remind close by to... | 5/5 | Over | |
| Continent Banner Carrier | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931 Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | The Parade of Nations is organized by continent with all but Antarctica being represented. Each continent is led by a banner introducing the next segment of the parade. Each banner requires two people to carry it. This volunteer role requires walking the parade route from the Rozsa Center to the... | 12/12 | Over | |
| Donor Banner Carriers & University Banner | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931 Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | This volunteer role requires walking the parade route from the Rozsa Center to the Dee Stadium carrying the Donor Banner for the year. | 6/6 | Over | |
| Chinese Dragon | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931 Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | The Chinese Students and Scholars Association is looking for assistance in carrying their Chinese Dragon in this year's parade. It takes 11 individuals to carry the dragon. The dragon is held above the individuals using a stick. This role requires walking the entire parade route. | 11/11 | Over | |
| Volunteer Check-in Table Add the Dee Stadium | 10:30am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | 700 E Lakeshore Dr Houghton, MI 49931 | Volunteers at the check-in table will welcome participants and volunteers, ensure proper sign-in, and direct individuals to their appropriate locations. A friendly and efficient demeanor is essential for this role. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Parade Support Marshalls | 10:30am (ET) | 1:30pm (ET) | 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931 Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | Parade Support Marshalls will help ensure the parade progresses safely. They will be stationed along the route to help ensure pedestrian safety and report any incidents via walkie talkie as needed. They will ultimately walk the parade route and should come prepared to do so with good walking shoes. | 10/20 | Over | |
| Gate Keeper Parade of Nations Dee Stadium - 2 Front -2 Back doors | 11:00am (ET) | 12:15pm (ET) | 700 E Lakeshore Dr. Houghton, MI 49931 Dee stadium | We need 4 Gate Keepers for the Dee Stadium before it opens. Front and back doors need to be open for food and volunteers to get in and out, but the public that is coming for the food festival needs to line up in the front door. We need 2... | 4/4 | Over | |
| Dee Stadium Floaters | 11:30am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | 700 E Lakeshore Dr. Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | Assist with directing traffic and clean up throughout the multicultural food event. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Flag and Sign Collection | 11:30am (ET) | 1:30pm (ET) | 700 E Lakeshore Dr. Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | This role will coordinate flag and sign collection for all participating countries at the conclusion of the parade. Once all materials have been collected, volunteers will also assist in packing up and loading remaining items for transport. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Traffic Control at the Dee Stadium | 11:30am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | 700 E Lakeshore Houghton, MI 49931 | Direct and manage traffic flow in the area around Dee Stadium until the parade passes. Volunteers will ensure safety for both participants and spectators, stopping vehicles if necessary to allow for smooth parade progress. This shift will end when the parade passes the Dee, expected to be by 1:00 PM.... | 0/1 | Over | |
| Kids Corner Supervisor | 11:30am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Dee Stadium Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | Assist kids in participating in Parade of Nations related crafts. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Dee Stadium Floaters | 12:45pm (ET) | 2:15pm (ET) | Dee Stadium Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | Assist with directing traffic and clean up throughout the multicultural food event. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Kids Corner Supervisor | 12:45pm (ET) | 2:15pm (ET) | Dee Stadium Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | Assist kids in participating in Parade of Nations related crafts. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Kids Corner Supervisor | 2:00pm (ET) | 3:15pm (ET) | Dee Stadium Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | Assist kids in participating in Parade of Nations related crafts. This final shift will also assist with cleaning up the Kids Corner. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Dee Stadium Floaters | 2:00pm (ET) | 3:30pm (ET) | Dee Stadium Houghton, MI 49931 Dee Stadium | Assist with directing traffic and clean up throughout the multicultural food event. | 2/2 | Over |
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