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Purple Power Play in the Park brings hundreds to celebrate kickoff of K-State sports; Klieman fires up crowd

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By Brandon Peoples on August 30, 2019 K-State Activity, Local News, Manhattan
The K-State Marching Band and Classy Cats helped lead the pep rally Thursday evening at the Larry Norvell Band Shell. (Brandon Peoples/KMAN)

The Kansas State University pumped up the crowd on night one of Purple Power Play in the Park Thursday night as hundreds packed Manhattan City Park.

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The event featured a number of vendors, giveaways and activities for the kids. The crowd was also greeted by new K-State head football coach Chris Klieman who says his guys are excited and ready for the 2019 season.

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Coach Chris Klieman pumps up the crowd Thursday evening. (Brandon Peoples/KMAN)

Klieman also thanked fans for their continued support and says they hope to pack Bill Snyder Family Stadium Saturday.

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Purple Power Play in the Park continues this evening with Six Mile Creek taking the stage at 6:00 and speakers including Coach Jeff Mittie and the women’s basketball team, Coach Jordan Smith and the tennis team followed by Coach Bruce Weber and the men’s basketball team.

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