College Colors Day Is August 31
August 23, 2018 | General
GREENVILLE, N.C. – As fall rapidly approaches, and the Pirates are preparing to take the field, ECU fans everywhere are embracing the renewal of traditions and displaying their spirit for the kick-off of football season. This year's College Colors Day, taking place Aug. 31, will spark all ECU fans nationwide to unleash their colors by wearing purple and gold to support their team.
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The annual College Colors Day holiday allows fans across the country to showcase their unmatched passion and pride by sporting their best ECU gear and sharing photos and video on social media using the hashtags #CollegeColorsDay and #LoyalAndBold.
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"We encourage all ECU fans to participate in College Colors Day by wearing their ECU Purple and Gold." said Lee Workman, Acting Chief Operating Officer. "Whether you're close to campus or across the globe, College Colors Day gives all ECU fans an opportunity to show their Pirate spirit."
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College Colors Day was created by the University's licensing partner, IMG College Licensing (IMGCL), to present a unified spirit day for college fans and supporters. Beyond showing their fandom on social media, fans can also visit www.CollegeColorsDay.com for discounts on new college merchandise, including an inaugural partnership with Ebates that gives consumers 30% cash back on college merchandise purchases made at Fanatics via the website. Through Sept. 2, fans can also use the website to enter for the chance to win a variety of prizes, including two tickets and a trip to the national championship in the Bay Area thanks to IMGCL's partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP), and its charitable arm, Extra Yard for Teachers. Â
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Whether going to work, school, or just spending time with friends, ECU fans are encouraged to share in the excitement of a new season by wearing their colors on College Colors Day.
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The annual College Colors Day holiday allows fans across the country to showcase their unmatched passion and pride by sporting their best ECU gear and sharing photos and video on social media using the hashtags #CollegeColorsDay and #LoyalAndBold.
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"We encourage all ECU fans to participate in College Colors Day by wearing their ECU Purple and Gold." said Lee Workman, Acting Chief Operating Officer. "Whether you're close to campus or across the globe, College Colors Day gives all ECU fans an opportunity to show their Pirate spirit."
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College Colors Day was created by the University's licensing partner, IMG College Licensing (IMGCL), to present a unified spirit day for college fans and supporters. Beyond showing their fandom on social media, fans can also visit www.CollegeColorsDay.com for discounts on new college merchandise, including an inaugural partnership with Ebates that gives consumers 30% cash back on college merchandise purchases made at Fanatics via the website. Through Sept. 2, fans can also use the website to enter for the chance to win a variety of prizes, including two tickets and a trip to the national championship in the Bay Area thanks to IMGCL's partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP), and its charitable arm, Extra Yard for Teachers. Â
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Whether going to work, school, or just spending time with friends, ECU fans are encouraged to share in the excitement of a new season by wearing their colors on College Colors Day.
Go Pirates!
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