The biggest weekend in Bowling Green is quickly approaching.

Starting Thursday, the city will welcome back visitors to the 55th annual National Tractor Pull Championship.

Bowling Green State University’s move-in starts this week.

And the final Firefly Nights of the season is Friday from 6-10 p.m. downtown.

The National Tractor Pulling Championships at the Wood County Fairgrounds begins Thursday night. For the 55th consecutive year, a parade of giant monster vehicles will descend upon town.

This year is set to be a record year with over 60,000 visitors in attendance.

At the same time, BGSU students will start arriving for the fall semester.

The convocation/new student academic welcome is Friday from 10-11 a.m. in the Bowen-Thompson quadrangle, outside of University Hall. A cookout with President Rodney Rogers will follow at 11:30 a.m.

Come downtown on Friday night for the final Firefly Nights Festival of the season. The community will gather together for a full night of live music,

Musicians for the festival are Sam Dell at 6:30 p.m., Brent Lowry at 7:30 p.m. and Liberty Rose at 9 p.m. The festival will also feature food, drinks and family fun.