FESTIVAL EVENTS
12/4/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
73rd FedEx Orange Bowl
January 2, 2007
Dolphin Stadium - Miami Gardens
It's bowl time in South Florida as the 2007 FedEx Orange Bowl marks the 73rd annual Orange Bowl game. Eighteen National Champions have been crowned in the Orange Bowl, while 15 Heisman Trophy winners have also made their mark at the game. Who will be the next FedEx Orange Bowl Champion? Watch the spectacle that is the World-Class Halftime Show, as some of today's biggest superstars perform their chart-topping hits with 150 of the top, young South Florida dancers performing across the field.
Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party
January 2, 2007
Dolphin Stadium - Miami Gardens
Each year college football fans from all over the country kick-off the FedEx Orange Bowl game day with the Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party. The Tailgate Party annually features some of today's top musical talent, interactive games, sports memorabilia, memory lane, contests, food and much more. The marching bands from the participating universities also perform and add to the frenzy.
To purchase Tailgate tickets, go to orangebowl.org or ticketmaster.com.
WaMu Orange Bowl Fan Fest presented by the City of Miami
January 1, 2007
Downtown Miami
Held the day before the game at Margaret Pace Park, the WaMu Orange Bowl Fan Fest presented by the City of Miami, sits right on Biscayne Bay in the center of revitalized Downtown Miami. On New Year's Day, some of today's most talented artists, including Hinder and Lil Wayne will perform in front of record crowds in this picturesque setting. From 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., both fans in town for the game and local South Floridians are invited to the Fan Fest to enjoy a day of music from local talent, school pep rallies, special tastes from local vendors, interactive games, TVs to watch the day's football games and celebrity guests. Past headliners have included Jessica Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, Big Boi of Outkast, Shaggy, Ciara, Bow Wow, Juanes and Christina Milian. Don't miss the full day of popular musical performances. For event information, click here!
To purchase FanFest tickets, go to orangebowl.org or ticketmaster.com.
AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon
January 1, 2007
Radisson Downtown - Miami
The head coaches from both schools playing in the FedEx Orange Bowl highlighted another highly-anticipated AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon. For years, broadcast crews covering the FedEx Orange Bowl have delighted sold-out crowds with their brand of humor and real game analysis, while interviewing the coaches and star players from two of the nation's top teams. The 2006 Regions Bank Hall of Honor Class of Dennis Erickson, Turner Gill and Marvin Jones were recognized, as were the 50th Reunion teams of Clemson and Colorado that were also featured during the show.
13th Annual MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic
December 30, 2006
BankAtlantic Center - Sunrise
Celebrating its 13th year, the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic annually showcases some of the top college basketball action in the South Florida community. This year's Classic was arguably the most impressive, and was headlined by Coach Billy Donovan and his defending National Champion Florida Gators to go along with third-year head coach Frank Haith's hometown Miami Hurricanes. The state powers welcomed Big 12 Conference upstart Nebraska, which participated in the Classic for the third time in its history and the UAB Blazers, coached by Mike Davis, to South Florida.
4th Annual Orange Bowl 3 on 3 Hoop-it-Up presented by MetroPCS
December 30, 2006
BankAtlantic Center - Sunrise
The Orange Bowl Hoop-it-Up presented by MetroPCS is annually held outside the BankAtlantic Center on the day of the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. The event is an all-day basketball extravaganza bringing together South Florida's best basketball talent in competition on the black-top. The winning teams are awarded trophies and prizes at the post-event celebration.