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Packapalooza 2024 is here to welcome back the Pack

NC State’s annual block party welcoming the new school year is back and bigger than ever. We’ve got all the details to make this Packapalooza one to remember.

The NC State Belltower.

The NC State Belltower stands tall during Packapalooza 2023.

Photo by RALtoday

The Wolfpack is back in town, and NC State’s annual Packapalooza block party is this Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2-10 p.m. Here’s what you need to know about welcoming the Pack back to Raleigh.

Don’t miss team meet-and-greets with the Final Four men’s and women’s basketball teams and a visit with the football team ahead of its first game against Western Carolina — check out more ways to meet the Pack’s student-athletes throughout the day.

Performance art group Improv Everywhere will be hosting “The MP3 Experiment,” a participatory audio experience where participants listen to audio instructions and act accordingly. To join, download the bespoke app and wait for instructions on your headphones at the Belltower at 7 p.m. Plus, stick around for The Rescues, fireworks, and Belltower lighting at 10 p.m.

While you’re there, shop from 300+ vendors, including those focused on arts, sustainability + more. Visit Packapalooza’s website to learn more about parking, performance times, and other important info.

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