A traditional event kicking off fall and KSU football in Manhattan is scheduled Friday evening in downtown. Purple Power Play will run from 5 - 8:30 p.m. at the Blue Earth Plaza, 315 S. 3rd St. Admission will be free.

There will be live music, food trucks, inflatables, along with the Pride of Wildcat Land, Classy Cats, Cheerleaders, Coaches and Players from a variety of K-State teams.

Numerous performances are planned. They include:

It includes the marching band and cheer, Willie the Wildcat, Classy Cats, Coach Jerome Tang and players, women's basketball team, coach Van Malone.

Organizers of Purple Power Play will monitor the weather and parking on Friday. Watch social media for any announcements if they become necessary. Those would be on the Purple Power Play Facebook pa

By Dewey TerrillJC PostA traditional event kicking off fall and KSU football in Manhattan is scheduled Friday evening in downtown. Purple Power Play will run from 5 - 8:30 p.m. at the Blue Earth Plaza, 315 S. 3rd St. Admission will be free.There will be live music, food trucks, inflatables, along with the Pride of Wildcat Land, Classy Cats, Cheerleaders, Coaches and Players from a variety of K-State teams.Numerous performances are planned. They include:5p 6:30p--Lazy Wayne Band&nbsp;6:30 - 8:15 p.m.--Resonate A Capella&nbsp;--Washington Dance Studio--Manhattan High School Dazzling Blues--Bates Dance Studio8:30 p.m.K-State pep rallyIt includes the marching band and cheer, Willie the Wildcat, Classy Cats, Coach Jerome Tang and players, women's basketball team, coach Van Malone.Organizers of Purple Power Play will monitor the weather and parking on Friday. Watch social media for any announcements if they become necessary. Those would be on the Purple Power Play Facebook pa

Purple Power Play is planned in Manhattan on Friday