SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse has officially declared September 29 through October 3 as "Orange Out Week" in an effort to raise community spirit in advance of the Syracuse's ACC game against Louisville on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Carrier Dome.
"Syracuse University athletics are a big passion for many throughout our community and recognizing Orange Out Week is a great way to build team spirit," said Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner.
"Syracuse University does a great deal for our community, from being our largest employer to ongoing civic engagement to providing sports teams around which we rally," said Third District Common Councilor Bob Dougherty. "I'm pleased to support Orange Out Week as a fun way of cheering on the team and getting Syracuse excited for the team's first ever ACC home opener against Louisville."
Floyd Little '67, former Syracuse superstar and Professional Football Hall of Famer and special assistant to the athletics director, said that the University was honored by this recognition. "We are honored that the Mayor and County Executive are showing their Orange pride. Thanks to Councilor Dougherty and the whole Common Council for showing their support too. We hope the whole community follows suit, and turns the Carrier Dome Orange for the matchup with Louisville!"
Throughout Orange Out Week, community members are encouraged to display their Syracuse University pride. Several Downtown buildings, including Syracuse City Hall, will be illuminated in orange. Syracusans are encouraged to wear orange clothing on Friday to show their support for the football team, which will play its first home game against an ACC opponent, Louisville, this Friday. Social media users will observe this week using the hashtag #OrangeOutWeek.
Today at the 1:00 PM voting meeting of the Common Council, a resolution was approved formally recognizing Orange Out Week. The resolution, sponsored by Councilor Dougherty, was present to representatives from Syracuse University and Otto's Army attending the meeting. At the same time, a proclamation issued by Mayor Stephanie A. Miner and County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney will also be presented on their behalf by Councilor Dougherty.
Are you Oranged Out this week? Post your photos to Twitter or Instagram using #OrangeOutWeek and @Cuse will retweet our favorites!
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