State College Borough Mayor Ezra Nanes has once again declared State College the “City of THON” for the 46 hours that dancers stand from Friday to Sunday to raise money For The Kids.

“I can feel the energy, it’s really an incredible moment when you walk into this building for the first time,” Nanes said. “I have a very important announcement to make right now: as the duly elected mayor of State College, Pennsylvania, I do hereby proclaim that henceforth, from this moment until the end of the dance marathon, that State College shall be renamed the City of THON.”

“We do this because we are so proud of each and every one of you, every one of the dancers, the supporters, the volunteers, the organizers, the tech team and our Four Diamond families and kids. And we want you to know that this whole community outside of this building is out there cheering you on.”

Before leaving the stage, Nanes led a chant asking the Bryce Jordan Center where they dance, to which they replied, “City of THON.”

This is the 12th time State College has changed its name to honor THON. The tradition was started by former State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham in 2015.