Show your Badger spirit at the Outback Bowl
December 26, 2014 | Football
Dec. 26, 2014
• BOWL CENTRAL
TAMPA, Fla. -- Badger football fans heading to Tampa will have plenty of opportunities to make some noise in advance of the 2015 Outback Bowl. Several fan events are planned leading up to the big game.
Due to great enthusiasm for the game, tickets to the Badger Huddle, the Official Pre-Game Tailgate Party of Wisconsin Athletics presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association are no longer available. However Badger fans will have plenty of chances throughout the week to be part of the fun.
It all gets started on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in the sand at the Clearwater Beach Day from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. EST. Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach next to Pier 60. This fun day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests, plus plenty of food and festivities. The Wisconsin Marching Band and Spirit Squad are set to perform at approximately 1 p.m. EST. Admission is free.
Later on Tuesday, Dec. 30, join Badger fans for the Wisconsin Outback Bowl Pep Rally. The UW Spirit Squad, the UW Marching Band and other special guests will also be on hand for this terrific celebration. The free event gets underway at 6 p.m. EST.
Don't miss a must-see Battle of the Bands at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. On Wednesday, Dec. 31 head over to one of Florida's premiere theme parks for a performance by the UW Band, UW Spirit Squad and Bucky Badger as they compete against the Auburn Band and Spirit Squad. Following the performance at approximately 4 p.m. EST, stick around and enjoy the many attractions at Busch Gardens. Admission to the park is required for this event. For tickets, visit buschgardens.com.
Capping off a busy day, join the Badgers for the annual New Year's Eve Parade in electric Ybor City. The parade will feature floats and fifteen marching bands including the UW Marching Band. A "Battle of the Bands" between Wisconsin and Auburn will follow the parade. The parade starts on 7th Avenue in the heart of Ybor City at 5:30 p.m. EST. Admission is free. Badger fans headed to Tampa are encouraged to visit BOWL CENTRAL for the latest updates on fan events associated with the Outback Bowl.
Also be sure to check out our Outback Bowl 2015 blog for an inside look at bowl week.
