Tickets are on sale for the 15th annual Paint the Capital City Green celebration coming to Charleston Embassy Suites on Thursday, Aug. 23.
Thundering Herd fans will hear from Doc Holliday, Marshall University’s head football coach, athletic director Mike Hamrick and President Stephen J. Kopp as well as key members of this year’s team as they talk about the future of Marshall University football. Fans will also enjoy a pep rally atmosphere that includes a tailgate spread, entertainment by mascot Marco, the cheerleading squad, dance team and members of the Marshall University Marching Thunder. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and the formal program begins at 7 p.m.
Advance only tickets are $50 and must be purchased by close of business on Thursday, Aug. 16, to be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to win admission and hotel accommodations for two to an away game. For ticket information, call the Big Green Scholarship Foundation at 304-696-7138 or e-mail paintthecapital@marshall.edu.
The event, presented by Friends of Coal, is the nation’s largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans and friends. Paint the Capital City Green is hosted by the Big Green Scholarship Foundation, the Marshall University Alumni Association, the Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Club and the Charleston Quarterback Club. Event proceeds benefit the Big Green Scholarship Foundation and the Marshall University Alumni Association.
