Paint the Town Red Celebration
The Triple FM Radio Group and the ASU Committee of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce is once again promoting Arkansas State University’s first home football game with the Paint the Town Red celebration.
“Mark your calendars, Paint the Town Red, Wolves week starts September 2 and builds toward the Red Wolves versus Texas Southern on September 6,” said Derek McPike, Chairman of the ASU committee.
Paint the Town Red, Wolves will kickoff Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00 am with a Proclamation by Mayor Doug Formon and balloon launch at the Micro Society Magnet School located at 1110 W. Washington St.
A howling clinic will be held Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event will feature a Red Wolf howling contest, refreshments, and a review of the ASU fight song.
Local businesses will participate in a decorating contest. Categories for the contest include exterior, interior and a first timer’s award. The Spirit Award is given to the business that best demonstrates their Indian Spirit through, cheers and living outdoor scenes during judging. A traveling trophy will be awarded for the best window display among the Downtown Merchants.
The Big Great Wolf Pack Tailgate will be Friday, September 5 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Downtown Jonesboro on Main Street right behind the Triple FM Studios. Live entertainment will be provided. The ASU Cheerleaders and the A Team will perform. Members of the Red Wolves Football Team will be on hand to sign autographs and Coach Steve Roberts will speak.
Paint the Stadium Red will take place on Saturday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Red Wolves Stadium when the Red Wolves meet Texas Southern. Fans are encouraged to fill the stadium and wear red in support of ASU.
“We encourage all Chamber members to participate in Paint the Town Red, Wolves week activities and help us kick off the football season!” said McPike. “The University and football team need our help in spreading the excitement of the first ever Red Wolves football team.”
Paint the Town Red originally began in 1996 with a joint effort from the ASU Alumni Association and the Jonesboro Chamber’s ASU Committee. The two organizations wanted to promote ASU football games and Jonesboro. In 1996, Paint the Town Red activities consisted of a decorating contest and the football game.
The ASU Committee of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce now hosts the Paint the Town Red, Wolves activities. Now in its twelfth year, Paint the Town Red, Wolves is a weeklong series of events to celebrate the first ASU home football game of the year.
