Mark your calendars for Johnnies Day—our third-annual social media spirit day—on February 16, 2025.
Whether you’re a St. John’s student (or plan to become one), an alumnus, a professor, a parent, or a friend of the University, you’re invited to join us as we show the world how proud we are to be Johnnies!
Social Media
Be a part of Johnnies Day.
Show your pride in St. John’s throughout the day by posting photos and videos that demonstrate your St. John’s pride on social media. Whether it’s a selfie, a memory, or a moment, use the hashtags #SJUElevates and #JohnniesDay and tag @StJohnsU.
Mark your calendars for February 16, because #JohnniesDay is back! 🌟 @StJohnsBball and @StJohnsWBB are returning to @TheGarden. Get ready for one of the most memorable events of the year that you wouldn't want to miss. 🏀🎉 Click the link in our bio to get all the info now! #SJUElevates #RedStorm🔴⛈️ #StJohns #WeAreNewYorksTeam
We’re just a few days away from our third annual #JohnniesDay at the iconic @TheGarden! 🌟 Let’s come together to show our #StJohns pride. #SJUElevates
🗓️ February 16 | 📍Madison Square Garden | 🔗 stjohns.edu/johnniesday
Calling all #SJUAlumni in [Insert City]! 📣 Let's meet for #JohnniesDay on February 16 and show our #StJohns pride! Register for a local watch party to catch the @StJohnsRedStorm at @TheGarden. Let’s go Johnnies! 🏀🎉
🎉 [Insert City], It's time to show our St. John's pride! Join us on February 16 for a local #JohnniesDay watch party to support @StJohnsRedStorm! #SJUElevates 🏀
Mark your calendars for February 16 because #JohnniesDay is back! 🔴⛈️ @StJohnsBball and @StJohnsWBB are returning to @TheGarden for the season's biggest games.🌟 #SJUElevates
Get ready to show your #StJohns pride! Johnnies in [Insert City], register for a local game-watch and join fellow alumni to celebrate #JohnniesDay LIVE from @TheGarden on February 16. 🏀🎉
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Social Sharing Contest
On Sunday, February 16, post photos and videos that demonstrate your St. John’s pride on social media. Whether it’s a selfie, a memory, or a moment, use the hashtags #SJUElevates and #JohnniesDay and tag @StJohnsU. When you do, you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card through our Johnnies Day social sharing contest.
No purchase necessary. Participants must be age 18+. You must make the post public.
Day of Details
Be a part of Johnnies Day!
Johnnies Day at MSG
An exciting St. John’s basketball doubleheader will take place on Johnnies Day at MSG. Grab your tickets, wear your St. John’s red, and cheer on the Red Storm in person with your fellow Johnnies.
Our Men’s Basketball team takes on the Creighton Bluejays at 3 p.m. followed by our Women’s Basketball team taking on the Butler Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Watch Parties
If you’re not in the NYC area, be sure to join one of our nationwide Alumni Watch Parties.
Own a Piece of St. John’s History!
During halftime on Johnnies Day 2024, world-renowned performance painter David Garibaldi captivated the crowd with his breathtaking dual portrait of two legendary figures in St. John’s Basketball: Coach Lou Carnesecca and Coach Rick Pitino. This extraordinary piece, painted live in front of an excited audience, captures the essence of both the storied past and promising future of the program.
Now, you have the rare opportunity to own a piece of this historic moment and take home a truly unique work of art that celebrates the heart and soul of St. John’s Basketball.
Bidding starts at noon on February 11 and closes at 9 p.m. on February 16.
Bid NowGear Up for Johnnies Day
Get game-day ready in St. John’s Red! No matter where you choose to celebrate Johnnies Day, have fun acknowledging that, “We Are…St. John’s!”
off your online order of one apparel or gift item
Receive 20% off your online order of one apparel or gift item from February 9 through 16 when you use code JohnniesDay25 at checkout.*
*The offer excludes Nike, lululemon, regalia, diploma frames, hardware, electronics, and gift cards.