Ratone Street from eighth to 12th street is an immensely popular spot for K-State students and others from out of town to drink and have fun. Each year hundreds of students gather to celebrate this local tradition. (Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media)

Cops patrol Ratone Street, between eighth and 12th street is a trendy spot for K-State students and others from out of town to drink and have fun. Each year hundreds of students gather to celebrate Fake Patty's Day. (Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media)

Ratone Street from eighth to 12th street is an immensely popular spot for K-State students and others from out of town to drink and have fun. Each year hundreds of students gather to celebrate this local tradition. (Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media)

Students sit in a circle around a pile of empty beer cans. People start partying early in the morning and don't stop until late at night on Saturday, March 4th. (Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media)

Ratone Street from eighth to 12th street is an immensely popular spot for K-State students and others from out of town to drink and have fun. Each year hundreds of students gather to celebrate Fake Patty's Day. (Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media)

Cops patrol Ratone Street, between eighth and 12th street is a trendy spot for K-State students and others from out of town to drink and have fun. Each year hundreds of students gather to celebrate Fake Patty's Day. (Benjamin Voller | Collegian Media)