Dec. 15, 2009
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Thank you to all of the incredible fans who supported Wildcat football this season and a special thank you to everyone who purchased Outback Bowl tickets to attend the game in Tampa or who plan to donate back to the community. Your generous support will make an impact in Tampa and beyond.
In addition to attending the game, be sure to stop by the bowl activities beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. Check out the complete list of activities below to make your plans with other NU fans in Tampa. You can also join the Northwestern Athletics Facebook fan page to connect with other members of the purple pride who are making the trip to Florida for the game. For more information about Wildcat Athletics or any of the events listed below, please e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.
Bowling at the Bowl
Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.
Splittsville (615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, (813) 223-4250)
All fans are welcome to join Northwestern Young Alumni and Students at Splittsville on December 30 for Bowling at the Bowl. For $20 ($25 at the door) attendees will be able to take advantage of open bowling, beer and wine from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Then stick around to watch the Wildcat Basketball team take on Illinois in the Big Ten Opener in Champaign at 9 p.m. Splittsville is an all-ages venue until 9 p.m., but after 9 p.m. all fans must be over 21. Click here to register!
Outback Bowl Parade
Thursday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 pm
7th Avenue in Ybor City
Enjoy the NU Marching Band in the Outback Bowl Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. The Parade will go down 7th Avenue beginning at 20th Street and ending at 14th Street.
Outback Bowl Pep Rally
Thursday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
7th Avenue in Ybor City
Show your school spirit by putting on your purple for the Outback Bowl Pep Rally immediately following the parade. The Pep Rally will be held at the corner of 14th Street and 7th Avenue.
Light Up Tampa Bay
Thursday, December 31
Downtown Tampa Bay Waterfront (Channelside Area)
Ring in 2010 Tampa Bay style with live entertainment, a midnight fireworks show and the New Year's ball drop.
Young Alumni New Year's Eve at the Outback Bowl
Thursday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
New World Brewery (1313 E. 8th Avenue, Tampa (813) 248-4969
All fans over 21 years of age are welcome to join Northwestern Young Alumni on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. to ring in 2010 Wildcat-style! This event will be held at the New World Brewery in Ybor City, which is steps from the Outback Bowl Pep Rally and a short trolley ride from the heart of Tampa Bay.
For $25 (4 drink tickets) or $40 (8 drink tickets) all guests will be able to partake in a gourmet pizza buffet and receive drink tickets good for microbrews and house wine (cash bar thereafter). Music will be provided by a live deejay and there will be a champagne toast at midnight. Click here to register!