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Packapalooza 2025

Lily McCabe, Alex Manuel, Katie Ryder, Dylan Ribott, Courney Conrad, Mia Hepburn, and Alex Austria • Aug 26, 2025
Alex Manuel
Fireworks shoot off to the side of the bell tower during the finale of Packapalooza on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. This year’s festival featured a mix of live music and performances across multiple stages featuring a performance by musical headliner Saved by the 90s.
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Festival visitors and students join in a frenzy for free t-shirts at Packapalooza on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week.
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