Dubs up for W Day
On Oct. 14, the world will light up with Purple Pride for W Day — an annual celebration of the University of Washington and all things Husky.
Every year on W Day, Huskies turn the world purple and gold. On campus in Seattle, joyful groups of students, faculty, staff and alumni fill Red Square for games, cupcakes, free swag and Husky Spirit as the Husky Marching Band plays in the background.
From the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses the party extends around the world, as Huskies everywhere throw on their favorite gear to show off their Purple Pride, coming together to share their love for the UW. What began in 2011 as the University’s 150th anniversary celebration now lives on as an annual communitywide party.
This year, W Day also marks the start of Homecoming and UW Family Weekend. Alumni, families and friends converge on campus for a variety of events and a taste of student life — with campus tours, a UW family tailgate, the Homecoming football game and more.
Join us to celebrate W Day, on campus or wherever you are, on Oct. 14! And scroll down to see our favorite photos from past celebrations.
Don’t miss W Day on Oct. 14!
Learn more about the celebrations on all three campuses.
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Person jumping to dunk basketball at W Day in Red Square
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Group of people excited about Starbucks drink cup giveaway
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W cupcakes with sprinkles
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Person giving away W Day t-shirt to excited student
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Person playing Giant Jenga on Red Square at W Day
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Person viewing finished face paint in mirror
On-campus W Day celebrations feature cupcakes, games, giveaways and free purple-and-gold swag.
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Band performing on stage at W Day
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Husky Marching Band performing at W Day
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Dubs making an appearance on stage at W Day
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UW Spirit performing in Red Square at W Day
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A group of students get a photo with Dubs at W Day
The Husky Marching Band, UW Spirit, Dubs and other special guests show up to the party on Red Square.
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Students posing with their cupcakes
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Mother and 2 children in Husky gear at W Day
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Group of students posing with Hendrix the Husky at UW Tacoma's W Day celebration
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Group of people talking at UW Tacoma's W Day celebration
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Group of people sitting around a table, smiling for the camera at W Day
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Group of students posing with Holly the Husky at UW Bothell's W Day celebration
Husky families, faculty, staff and students come together on all three campuses to celebrate the UW.
Huskies around the world show off their Purple Pride
Post yours with the hashtag #WDay and we'll share some of our favorites!
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Dubs up at Banff, Canada
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W flag at Batu Caves, Malaysia
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Group with W flag in Beijing, China
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Dubs up at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
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Group with Husky flag in the snow in the French Alps
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4 people with Dubs up on the Great Wall of China
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Dubs up at Hunsruckhaus, Germany
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Person in UW hat with dog at Makapuu Lookout, Oahu, Hawaii
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Group with W flag on the Great Wall of China
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Person with W flag in front of a castle on a hillside in Romania
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Person with W flag in front of Stonehenge in England
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Dubs up in Toledo, Spain
Landmarks on campus and around Seattle light up purple for W Day
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Drumheller Fountain lit up purple at night
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Seattle's Big Wheel lit up purple on the waterfront and reflecting in Puget Sound
Originally published October 2022
