TOYOTA GATOR BOWL 2002
GAME WEEK EVENTS
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| KENNEL CLUB PARTY |
- Thursday, December 27, 2001
- Orange Park Kennel Club
- 7:30 p.m.
- An opportunity for the players and official party from both teams to experience a fun and exciting evening of greyhound racing.
The 3rd race will be dedicated to the Big East and the 5th race will be dedicated to the ACC. Wear team colors for free admission.
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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BREAKFAST
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- Friday, December 28, 2001
- First Baptist Church Cafeteria
- 8:30 p.m.
- A community breakfast that is open to the public that will increase awareness of the FCA and the Toyota Gator Bowl. This is an opportunity for young people to meet their role models and hear how Christianity changed their lives. Call the FCA @ (904) 448-2468 or First Baptist Church @ (904) 366-1378 to purchase tickets.
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| HOKIE CLUB RECEPTION
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- Sunday, December 30, 2001
- Omni Hotel - Florida Ballroom
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Hor d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
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| NEW YEAR'S EVE
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- DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
- BELLSOUTH ROCKIN' THE RIVER FEST
- Presented by the City of Jacksonville and Gator Bowl Association
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GATOR BOWL HALL OF FAME & COACHES LUNCHEON
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- Monday, December 31, 2001
- Adam's Mark Hotel
- 12:00 p.m.
- A luncheon to honor past Gator Bowl heroes. A luncheon to honor past Gator Bowl
heroes that is attended by Community leaders, Coaches, Athletic Directors, and
players from both Universities.
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| GATOR BOWL 5K FUN RUN
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- Monday, December 31, 2001
- Downtown Jacksonville
- 2:00 p.m.
- If running, walking, or rollerblading is your thing, then this is the race for you. Come ready to party in your team colors or be creative and design your own costume
We will have a special event for the "Centipede" Eight people can dress with a theme, run together throughout the race and have prizes for the most creative costumes. Proceeds to benefit Wolfson's Children's Hospital. For race information call (904) 791-1900.
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| GATOR BOWL PARADE
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- Monday, December 31, 2001
- Downtown Jacksonville
- 3:00 p.m.
- The Gator Bowl Parade is one of Jacksonville's finest parades, featuring colorful floats,
high school bands, giant helium balloons, both college bands, cheerleaders and mascots, and
entertaining specialty units. This year's Grand Marshal is Astronaut Mark E. Kelly.
The parade steps off in grand style at 300 p.m. from the Southbank, crossing the Main
Street Bridge to the Northbank of the St. Johns River. Reserved VIP seats on the Southbank
are available for spectators for $10. 00. Call 634-4845.
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| HOKIE PEP RALLY
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- Monday, December 31, 2001
- Virginia Tech Pep Rally
- Downtown Riverfront
- 1:00 p.m.
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| NEW YEAR'S STREET PARTY
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- Monday, December 31, 2001
- Live Entertainment at multiple stages
- Fireworks
- Downtown Riverfront Downtown
- 7:00 p.m. to 12 Midnight
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| NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
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- Monday, December 31, 2001
- Florida Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
- 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- An exclusive black-tie gala affords an unforgettable evening with the Gator Bowl and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Swinging, Rocking, and Celebrating the New Year away at the premiere Florida Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
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| THE BUDWEISER TAILGATE PARTY
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- Tuesday, January 1, 2002
- Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- The Budweiser Tailgate Party is a public pre-game party with live entertainment, interactive games, face
painting, college band performances and more.
This year the Budweiser Tailgate Party will be located at the Jacksonville
Fairgrounds. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Admission is $5.00.
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| 57th ANNUAL TOYOTA GATOR BOWL CLASSIC
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- Tuesday, January 1, 2002
- Alltel Stadium
- Kickoff - 12:30 p.m.
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