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Lake Area Tech to Celebrate Graduates with Two-Day Celebration

Posted on: April 25, 2025   |   Category: News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 14, 2025

Lake Area Tech to Celebrate Graduates with Two-Day Celebration

WATERTOWN – ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ will celebrate its 2025 graduates with a day of fun events, culminating with a free outdoor concert on campus.

Grad Fest 2025 will kick off at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, with a student-led parade from McKinley Park to the Lake Area Tech Campus. The route follows Kemp Avenue, passing through downtown Watertown, before arriving near the Student Center on Arrow Avenue.

β€œThis is going to be epic,” said Lake Area Tech Vice President Cam Corey. β€œOur students represent the best and brightest. They are hard-working, innovative and ready to make a difference in their chosen industry. Grad Fest is our way of saying thank you and good luck. And we’re inviting the whole community to celebrate with us.”

After the parade, the celebration will continue on campus with a full evening of family-friendly festivities and music. Corey said food will be available onsite for purchase and from 5 to 8 p.m. and the legendary Johnny Holm Band will perform a free concert along Arrow Avenue.

β€œOur graduating students have worked very hard and this is our opportunity to recognize their dedication,” Corey said. β€œThis celebration is all about them – their journey, their growth and the future they are stepping into.”

Corey added that he hopes to see as many alumni as possible return to campus for an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff and students during the festivities. And he reminded guests to bring a lawn chair.

Graduation events will continue the next day with Lake Area Tech’s 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Watertown Arena. This year’s ceremony holds special significance, as it also marks the 60th Anniversary of Lake Area Tech. With this graduating class, students will join a proud network of more than 26,000 Lake Area Tech alumni.   

For more information about Grad Fest or commencement activities, visit /gradfest/ or follow Lake Area Tech on social media.