Gov. Ivey Delivers Proclamation Officially Recognizing 'College Colors Day' 2026

Gov. Ivey Delivers Proclamation Officially Recognizing 'College Colors Day' 2026

On August 27, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered a proclamation to the Higher Education Partnership officially recognizing September 4, 2026, as the day to celebrate Alabama's public universities with ‘College Colors Day’.

Gov. Kay Ivey declares September 4 as "College Colors Day" in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Gov. Kay Ivey has welcomed college mascots from across the state to the Alabama Capitol as she proclaimed College Colors Day for Friday, September 4. The announcement event is an annual tradition in Alabama. This year, Friday, September 4, will be the day that Gov. Ivey encourages everyone to wear their favorite team’s colors to work, school or just out in public. The tradition is more than just getting fans fired up to…