South Raleigh News

RALEIGH, NC – NC State Football is set to host Victory Day in collaboration with GiGi's Playhouse for the third consecutive year. The event will take place on Friday, August 2, at Carter-Finley Stadium.

The south concourse will open at 5:00 p.m. for various activities, and Victory Day itself will commence at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to fans of all ages.

GiGi's Playhouse, a Down Syndrome achievement center located in Raleigh, partners with NC State Football to provide cognitively and physically impaired young individuals an opportunity to experience being a football star for an evening. Approximately 50 participants will have the chance to wear uniforms, meet players and coaches, enter Carter-Finley Stadium through the tunnel, engage in drills with the players, and score a touchdown.

In addition to supporting the participants, fans can enjoy other activities such as inflatables, interactive stations, concessions including alcohol sales, photo opportunities and more. Members of the 2024 squad will be present on the concourse from 5-5:30 p.m. to participate in some interactive stations before field activities begin.

Attendees should use Gate C for parking in the West lot or Gate B for parking in the East lot. Entry into Carter-Finley Stadium will be through Gates 4 and 7. The football team encourages attendees to sit around the south tunnel to cheer on participant entrances.