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12/12/2003 12:00 AM | Football
Ute Fans - Paint the town red at the Liberty Bowl!
Here's a list of some suggested activities for Ute Fans at the Liberty Bowl. For a full list of the events in the area, go to www.libertybowl.org, or visit the Memphis Visitors site at www.memphistravel.com.
Download a PDF flier of this information here.
Monday, December 29
"Meet the Team" Pep Rally - 6-7 p.m.
Park Vista Hotel (team headquarters) - 939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Kick off the bowl festivities with the 2003 Mountain West Conference Champs and coaching staff ! The Ute Marching Band, cheerleaders, and Crimson Line will perform. Light refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. Free to all Ute fans.
Professional Rodeo - Shelby Show Place Arena - 7-9 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the U. of U. Ticket Office.
Tuesday, December 30
AXA Liberty Bowl Parade - 4 p.m.
Beale Street
Watch the Ute Marching Band, cheerleaders, and Crimson Line perform in this festive parade on Beale Street. Afterward, paint Beale Street Ute Red! Check out www.bealestreetonline.com for bar and restaurant suggestions.
Wednesday, December 31
Pre-Game Buffet Tailgate Party - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mid-South Coliseum
Get revved up for the big game at one of the largest pre-game parties in the nation! The party features an all you can eat and drink barbecue buffet and a "battle of the bands" with the Utah and Southern Miss marching bands. The coliseum is a short walk from the stadium. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through the U. of U. Ticket Office. Call 581-UTIX.
45th Annual AXA Liberty Bowl Game - 2:30 p.m.
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
#25 Utah vs. Southern Mississippi
Purchase tickets by calling 581-UTIX or online at www.utahcrimsonclub.com. PARKING: For those fans who will need to park at the arena, call (901) 795-9095 before December 20 to purchase a $10 Liberty Bowl Parking Pass. Passes will be mailed to you.
New Year's Eve Party - Park Vista Hotel
Enjoy live blues and jazz at the Park Vista's New Year's Eve Party. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling the Park Vista at (901) 684-6664.