The annual Purple Power Play on Poyntz kicks off tonight with a full schedule of events, ending with a pep rally at 8 p.m. on the Plaza Stage featuring head football coach Bill Snyder, student athletes, Willie the Wildcat, the KSU Marching Band, cheerleaders and the Classy Cats, the K-State Band’s dance team.
“It centers on the student athletes and it’s a good collegiate atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family,” said Dr. Anthony Pursell, assistant director of bands. “We’re there in support of all of the athletic teams.”
The marching band will start off at Commerce Bank, march to the staging area, and kick off the pep rally. The pep rally will be preceded with an appearance by Miss Kansas, Berkley Matthews, a performance by Bates Dance Studio and live music from Cloverton.
Willie the Wildcat will be available for photos in Center Court at Manhattan Town Center from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Capitol Federal Savings Inflatable Carnival will be at the 400 block of Poyntz Avenue, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and admission is free.
Purple Power Play on Poyntz festivities will take place between Manhattan Town Center Plaza and the 500 block of Poyntz Avenue. There will be food and games along the way.
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