Social Event
Though the actual race is held on a Saturday, associated festivities begin the weekend before resulting an entire week of parties and other events, both sanctioned and unsanctioned. A newer tradition which precedes the race itself is the Breakfast Club. Early on the morning of the race, local bars re-open to hordes of costume-clad students and alumni. Screwdrivers and other alcoholic drinks are served to patrons dressed in a variety of costumes, the more outrageous or inventive the better.
Grand Prix is also a large event for alumni who often return to campus for the weekend.
Read more about this topic: Purdue Grand Prix
Famous quotes containing the words social and/or event:
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