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A made-up holiday draws thousands of people to Manhattan every year in March. But what’s the story behind Fake Patty’s Day? Patrick Atchity was a K-State student in 2007 and worked at Tubby During the 2019 celebration of "Fake Patty's Day" on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7 pm to Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 6 am, law enforcement responded to 172 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer-initiated calls for service). Riley County Police Department told commissioners it was “breaking up with Fake Patty’s Day” in February. Major Scott Hajek said this meant the police department was breaking up with the notion of people entering Manhattan on Fake Patty’s Day thinking they have no responsibility, no accountability and are not required to follow the law. Fake Patty’s Day is an annual event geared toward college students. Because St. Patrick’s Day typically falls during K-State’s spring break, bars in Aggieville feature drink specials and Fake Patty’s Day is an annual event geared toward college students. Because St. Patrick’s Day typically falls during K-State’s spring break, bars in Aggieville feature drink specials and events on a Saturday before students leave town. RCPD won’t be the only police presence on Fake Patty’s Day. Raymann said officers from Emporia and Lawrence will be present as well. “It’s not a free-for-all,” Lang said. “That’s the biggest thing. Everyone seems to think, ‘Oh, it’s a free-for-all, you can do whatever.’ It’s not. Laws still exist, and we’re going to Fake Patty’s Day is set for Saturday, and when the unofficial festival is practiced safely, it can be a lot of fun. Knowing how to stay safe is important, and following these safety guidelines, partygoers can keep the celebration lighthearted and cherish every moment. Wear something comfortable Kansas State University is known for a lot of things, but in the spring, its students are well known for celebrating Fake Patty’s Day: a holiday where college students party ahead of Saint Fake Patty’s Day has historically resulted in numerous arrests and citations, with 2024 seeing a record 57 arrests and 260 citations, the highest numbers in recent years. Peete emphasized that while officers will still patrol the event, lawbreakers will be held accountable, though the department is not adopting a zero-tolerance stance. A crowd fills the front yard of a house on Ratone Street in Manhattan during Fake Patty’s Day, Saturday, March 8, 2025. Staff photo by Lewis Marien The chair of the Riley County police board says the Riley County Police Department appeared to have more control over Fake Patty’s Day festivities this year. Fake Patty’s Day happening at Aggieville, 12th and Moro Street,Manhattan, Kansas, United States on Sat Mar 08 2025 at 06:00 am to 11:55 pm. Fake Patty’s Day. Those interested in a day full of drinking can head to Aggieville for the annual Fake Patty’s Day event Saturday. The unofficial St. Patrick’s Day celebration is a drinking event full of Fake Patty's Day Aggieville. KC’s Top DJs ; Wristbands on sale Friday 2/7; $20 + Tax; Entry to Yard Bar, Outback, Shot Stop, Barn & House Event in Manhattan, KS by Shark Night Clothing Co. on Saturday, March 8 2025 Kansas State University is known for a lot of things, but in the spring, its students are well known for celebrating Fake Patty’s Day: a holiday where college students party ahead of Saint A crowd fills the front yard of a house on Ratone Street in Manhattan during Fake Patty’s Day, Saturday, March 8, 2025. Staff photo by Lewis Marien MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Fake Patty’s Day has once again arrived in the little apple, and business in Aggieville are benefiting from the extra business. Fox 43 AM live Wren T. Brown 031125 Fake Patty's Day. Information on Fake Patty's Day can be found by clicking here. 3. Fingerprinting Services. The Riley County Police Department provides fingerprinting services for a variety of applications and licensing. There is no need to schedule an appointment as fingerprints will be available on a walk-in basis only. Find tickets & information for Fake Patty’s Day. happening at Aggieville, Manhattan, KS on Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 am CST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Fake Patty’s Day has once again arrived in the little apple, and business in Aggieville are benefiting from the extra business. Offering special deals and extended hours for
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