Students from Knox College make their way to the Otago University Student Association’s annual toga party, held last night on Union Lawn.

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Marketing and communications manager Ingrid Roding said the event was close to sold out — she estimated between 3200 and 3500 people attended.

Caroline Freeman College students Esther Williams (left) and Ruby Mckay head to the toga party on Union Lawn.

"Toga is very much a first-year event, and it's almost kind of like a rite of passage for first years," she said.

"It's a really great opportunity for all the first years just to get to know each other and have a bit of fun together."

Students from Caroline Freeman College ahead of the annual toga party yesterday. 

The event was a nice way to finish up Orientation Week, she said.

"We’ve got a nice vibe."