THON 2016's dancers stood up at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening. They'll keep standing for the next 46 hours.
Fraternities, sororities, and special interest organizations rushed into the Bryce Jordan Center in order to claim prime spots in the lower bowl.
THON 2016 Executive Director Katie Mailey and Four Diamonds co-founder Charles Millard welcomed the press just hours before the dancers will stand for 46 hours in the BJC.
Penn State Alumni Association chapters will hold THON viewing parties across the country this weekend for the final four hours and total reveal.
Amy Schumer will make her Centre County debut at the Bryce Jordan Center on April 8.
The weekend will start off a little cold but will warm up Saturday, followed by a cooler and rainier Sunday.