MIAD’s most popular events, or Traditions, are large-scale annual events that Student Party plans and hosts. With the help of the staff, faculty, and the student body, Student Party aims to host events that can entertain every student on campus.
If you are interested in learning more about MIAD’s Traditions, visit the Student Party website.
𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳:
𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟: Thursday, August 28, 2026
Clubs and Third Ward organizations host booths during the fest, allowing new students to learn about what MIAD and the city of Milwaukee have to offer. Many tables feature games, raffles, and giveaways.
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: Monday, October 19–Friday, October 23, 2026
How much of a River Rat are you? Show your pride at Spirit Week! Take part in the Stamp Rally and collect a new stamp each day. Dress up to match the appropriate theme, earn prizes, and embrace your inner rat throughout the week.
𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬: Friday, October 24, 2026
Ready to get spooky? Put together your best costume and attend the Halloween Party! The Halloween Party is the biggest event of the Fall semester. Hundreds of students get together in the Union to hang out, dance, admire one another’s costumes, chow down on snacks, and compete in the Costume Contest.
𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡: Saturday, February 20, 2027
Who doesn’t love wiling away six to twelve hours at the Movie Marathon? During the Fall semester, students vote on the theme of the movies viewed at the Movie Marathon. Those who come to the marathon have a chance to win any number of raffle prizes and movie merch. Students who survive the marathon also receive special swag.
𝗥𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: Monday, April 5–Friday, April 9, 2027
RIVER RATS UNITE! Celebrate World Rat Day with an entire week of festivities during MIAD’s Rat Week!
For more information contact: Student Party, studentparty@miad.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/miad.edu/student-party/traditions
