To paint the town red means to go out and celebrate in a lively or wild way, often by visiting bars, parties, or clubs.
One explanation traces the phrase to a famous night in 1837 when the Marquis of Waterford and his friends reportedly caused chaos in the English town of Melton Mowbray and even painted buildings red.
One explanation traces the phrase to a famous night in 1837 when the Marquis of Waterford and his friends reportedly caused chaos in the English town of Melton Mowbray and even painted buildings red.
After finishing their exams, the students decided to paint the town red.