Traditions

UW students love traditions. One of them is the annual Mifflin Street Block Party. Since 1960, residents on this street open their homes and liquor cabinets to anyone wanting to party. Bands are often hired for entertainment, and you can expect to find at least 10,000 student attendees.

The Halloween season is another time for UW tradition. The weekend after Halloween, students will swarm State Street dressed in their best costumes. It is literally a sight to see, as walking through the crowd is a near impossibility. It's okay, though, because wherever you are there is someone acting crazy or showing off his or her costumes.

While winter can be one of the worst times weather–wise, UW students try to make the most of it. Bascom Hill is perfect for sledding down, and students will use everything from notebooks to cardboard boxes to travel its slope.

The city of Madison also has some traditions to offer the students. During late spring, summer, and fall Capital Square is closed every Saturday for the Farmer's Market. Here students can buy fresh produce, handmade jewelry, wild flowers, and other craft items.