In Photos: GW Bonfire

The GW community commenced celebration of the university’s founding and the legacy of its namesake with annual bonfire, food and games.

February 7, 2019

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The annual Celebrate GW Bonfire took place Wednesday in Potomac Square with food, games and music. (Photos by: William Atkins/GW Today)

The annual Celebrate GW Bonfire kicked off a series of celebrations for the university’s founding and President George Washington’s upcoming birthday.

The George Washington University community warmed up with a bonfire in Potomac Square Wednesday before the men’s basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth University. Attendees enjoyed smores, hot cider, food trucks, music, games and remarks from President Thomas LeBlanc.  

Below are photos from the celebration: