Wolfpack fans are getting excited with events all week for N.C . State’s Homecoming game against Clemson Saturday, Nov. 19.
The homecoming events started with the Homecoming Valentine Commons Kick-off at Harris Field Sunday.
Domino’s catered to the “Wear Red, Get Fed” event in the Brickyard Monday from 11 a.m . until they ran out of food.
There was also a Trivia Night Monday in the Talley Student Center Ballroom.
Hillsborough Street was painted red Monday night as the University kept up its tradition of “Paint The Town Red.” Wolfpack fans covered the University and surrounding areas with red paint and decorations supporting the football team.
“I love the ‘Paint The Town Red’ Event. It’s a really great event, it’s one of my favorite spirit week events,” Casper Holmgreen , a senior double majoring in computer science and nuclear physics, said.
“Wear Red, Get Fed” continued in the Brickyard Tuesday until students wore out WingZone’s food supply.
The Hillsborough Street Cleanup also took place Tuesday afternoon. The day was topped off with Homecoming Speaker and Magician, Tim Dumas, in the Talley Student Center Ballroom.
Wednesday, Moe’s and University Towers will cater “Wear Red, Get Fed” in the Brickyard starting at 11 a.m .
Students will not only have the chance to receive food, but will also have the chance to donate food. The Canned Food Drive will be taking place in the Brickyard from 11 a.m . to 1 p.m .
A blood drive will also take place in the Talley Ballroom from 11 a.m . to 4:30 p.m ., welcoming students and faculty to donate.
“N.C . State has one of the most exciting spirit weeks compared to a lot of schools,” Tanyer Andrews, mother of a University senior, said. “We have the advantage of being in a big city, as well as having a very supportive and engaging student body.”
Thursday, it is Marco’s Pizza’s turn to cater the “Wear Red, Get Fed” event, serving pizza in the Brickyard until they run out. If pizza isn’t enough, the Cookie Contest will take place from 11 a.m . to 2 p.m . in the Brickyard.
Thursday morning also hosts Paint the Tunnel, allowing students to paint the Free Expression Tunnel from 10 a.m . to 11:30 a.m ., supporting the University for Saturday’s Homecoming game.
Friday morning is the last day of “Wear Red, Get Fed,” catered by the Backyard Bistro starting at 11 a.m . in the Brickyard.
“I love State’s spirit week,” Joseph Darsey, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, said. “We get to eat delicious food all week!”
Bragaw Hall and the Carmichael Playzone are hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m . to 6 p.m ., giving busy students a chance to donate blood anytime during those hours.
Friday night, the Pack Howl Parade will take place from 6 p.m . to 7 p.m . on Hillsborough Street, including the “Craziest Fan” Concert during the Parade.
To top the week off, the Homecoming Pep Rally will take place directly after the Pack Howl Parade from 7 p.m . until 11 p.m . at Reynold’s Coliseum. The Wayans Brothers will be featured at the event.
“I just transferred to State, so I’m pretty excited to see how they do [Homecoming] here,” Eric Twilling, a junior in accounting, said.
Advance tickets started Nov. 1 at Ticket Central in Talley Student Center. Ticket pick-up requires N.C . State ID and guest tickets for each ID are limited to one and by request only. Remaining general admission tickets will be distributed before and during the beginning of the Pep Rally at Reynold’s Coliseum from 6:30 p.m . to 7:30 p.m .
