Central College invites the public to a free mini-block party with the Iowa Wild hockey team on Thursday from 5-8 pm for the inaugural Big Red Rally on campus. 

The Iowa Wild will bring its Wild on Wheels tour to Pella, featuring their mascot Crash, street hockey, games and giveaways. Among the festivities will be mini-golf around the pond, corn hole, inflatables, a petting zoo, dance lessons, the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio and more. Food trucks will also be on campus including Prime Country BBQ, Pho’t, Kaaswagen, Over the Top, Zimms Kettle Corn and Central Catering. Central plans to give away prizes, and game winners can turn in tickets for raffle prizes such as tickets to a Wild game, a Wild jersey, a Spirit Shoppe gift card and more. 

Parking will be available in Central’s guest lot on University Street (south of 812 University St.). Any weather-related announcements will be made by noon on Thursday.