Thundar, NDSU’s mascot, shows off a jersey-shaped yard sign at Gate City Bank’s Bison Homecoming party in downtown Fargo.

Bringing the Herd Together for NDSU Homecoming Party.

Gate City Bank invited fans to kick off Homecoming Week with a celebration worthy of NDSU’s exciting new era in the Mountain West Conference.

Fans Receive Limited-Edition Yard Sign and Squishy!

Broadway Square in downtown Fargo was filled with food trucks, festivities and fun on September 29, as alumni, students, families and fans gathered to celebrate homecoming, community and the Bison’s historic first season competing in the Mountain West Conference.

Hundreds of attendees walked away with limited-edition NDSU jersey-shaped yard signs and Gate City Bank Field squishies – the perfect way for fans to show their Bison spirit at home, in the office or on game day. Two lucky winners also took home NDSU football jerseys.

Gate City Bank team members celebrate as a lucky Bison fan takes home an NDSU jersey.

The celebration featured appearances by the Gold Star Marching Band, NDSU Cheer Team and Thundar, along with food trucks, family activities, giveaways and plenty of green-and-gold energy.

“This is a special moment for Bison Nation,” said Kim Settel, Gate City Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. “Homecoming is always a time to celebrate, and this year brought even more excitement. We were thrilled to bring the community together and create a fun experience for fans of all ages.”

Several Bison fans were able to take home an NDSU Snugible (a wearable NDSU-Bison-shaped blanket that folds into a pillow), simply by opening their first Gate City Bank checking account or referring a friend who opened their first Gate City Bank checking account!

A Partnership Built on Bison Pride.

NDSU’s Gold Star Marching Band and Cheer Team perform at the Gate City Bank NDSU Homecoming party.

The event reflected Gate City Bank’s longstanding commitment to NDSU and the community. Earlier this year, the bank was announced as NDSU Athletics’ first all-sport jersey patch partner, expanding a relationship built on shared values, community investment and support for future generations of leaders.

“For decades, Gate City Bank and NDSU have worked together to make a positive impact,” said Kevin Hanson, Gate City Bank President and CEO. “There’s tremendous momentum surrounding NDSU, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Homecoming than by bringing the community together.”