PHOTO BY ALLANA POPHAM
A group of Orientation Leaders perform on stage during Sharkapalooza.
Sharkapalooza celebrated its 20th anniversary on Aug. 23, from 7 – 10 p.m, at the Bill Gessner Sports Complex field.
Sharkapalooza is an annual event with free food trucks, performances, student clubs and giveaways, with about 3,200 students attending. Students can win prizes, including concert tickets, AirPods and NSU swag baskets. The event is part of Waves of Welcome, which hosts a variety of events to start the fall semester.
“Sharkapalooza means creating community and making NSU your home away from home,” Marina Trovato, graduate assistant for club and organization programming, said. “We strive to show students that your home will always support you and can be just as fun.”
Sharkapalooza had many decorations that signified its 20th year, including a balloon arch and a 20 sign. The Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement temporarily spray-painted the words “20th anniversary” on the center of the field as well.
The first 1,500 students that arrived received an NSU Sharkapalooza shirt with the colors and themes for the event.
Like most events on campus, Sharkapalooza required an event pass, which can be accessed through students’ iShark Mobile app, available for free on the Apple and Google app stores.
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