Kick off the start of College of Charleston basketball season at the Block Party set for Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on George Street (between Glebe and St. Philip streets). The event is free and open to the public. Both the CofC men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced. Don’t miss your chance to meet and greet the players and coaching staffs, as well as be in attendance for autographs, games and giveaways (free stuff is always good).

block-party-26Celebrate a fun-filled evening of entertainment with the Cougars under live oaks with DJ Natty Heavy spinning his tunes. Fans of all ages can also commemorate their time with event selfies in the photo booths. Kids can play in the bounce houses and have their faces painted.

There will be free food offered to the first 200 CofC students, as well as free t-Shirts for the first 200 CofC students. Posters and schedule cards will be available at the marketing table and light snacks will be available throughout the evening.

CofC Basketball season ticket holders can also pick-up their season ticket packages at the event (anyone who does not pick-up their package at the event will have it mailed to them the following day).

For more information on men’s and women’s basketball go to cofcsports.com.