Oct. 24
Hobo Day

Hobo Day - Donuts and Hot Beverages

Time
8:30am - 12:00pm CT
Photo collage of donuts and Jackrabbit friends and family enjoying donuts from last year's Hobo Day event.

Kick off Hobo Day with Flyboy Donuts and warm beverages at the SDSU Alumni Center! 

Join us for a sweet start to Hobo Day before heading outside to watch the parade from the Alumni Green along Medary Avenue. Enjoy a front-row view of creative floats, along with performances from The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band and local high school bands.

Grab a donut, warm up with a beverage, and enjoy the Hobo Day tradition right outside our doors!


Saturday, October 24

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Parade route begins at 9:30 a.m.

SDSU Alumni Center

815 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD  57006


Calling all hobos!

What one thing unites campus, community, and over 100 years of Jackrabbits? Say it loud: Hobo Day!

Hobo Week 2026 begins Monday, October 19, building excitement leading up to Hobo Day on Saturday, October 24. Check out the full schedule to celebrate campus traditions and create new ones for years to come.

Full event lineup