Alumni and Friends Events at the Holiday Bowl

Meet up with other Arizona Fans and start the Holiday Bowl festivities off right at Float in the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Float is the dramatic rooftop bar and lounge overlooking the Gaslamp Quarter. A stylish oasis in the afternoon evolves into a vibrant evening nightspot.

The area features lounge seating, flat screen TV's. Sectional seating and opium beds flank the lounge's fire pits. Come experience the cocktails, music and distinctive design of Float, offering a unique ambience unlike any other in San Diego. Wildcat drink specials will be available throughout the night. The event is open and free to everyone 21 and over.

Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade

Presented by San Diego County Credit Union
A Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Production
"America's Largest Balloon Parade"

Date: Wednesday, December 30
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Downtown San Diego

The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with "America's Largest Balloon Parade" at the 2009 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.holidaybowl.com/events/port-of-san-diego-big-bay-balloon-parade.html.

The University of Arizona Pregame Party

Hosted by the University of Arizona Alumni Association

Date: Wednesday, December 30
Time: 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot — Lot L
(southeast corner of Qualcomm Stadium)
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Fans can experience the hype and excitement of the day's matchup during the official University of Arizona pregame party, located in the Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot L. Take The Trolley from Seaport Village/Downtown (tickets are $5) right to Section J and come over to Lot L from there.

There are other bowl pregame parties/tailgates however this is the official University of Arizona pregame party/tailgate.

Arizona Wildcat fans can enjoy grilled to order hamburgers and hot dogs, ranch beans, potato and fruit salad, potato chips and dessert from 2 until 4:30 p.m. Also available is a cash bar (wine, beer and soda only).

Get there early to see Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, the Arizona Cheerleaders and The Pride of Arizona Marching Band.

Click here to order pregame party tickets!

Preorder your 2009 Wildcat For Life Holiday Bowl Long Sleeve Tee shirt!

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has designed a special long sleeve tee shirt for all of you who consider yourselves Wildcats for Life to commemorate our visit to the Holiday Bowl. This limited quantity special long sleeved red tee shirt is available now for preorder and will be available for pickup in San Diego. In order to ensure proper delivery, preorders will be taken online until Monday, December 21, 2009 at 5 p.m..

Not traveling to San Diego? That is okay, you can still preorder the long sleeve tee shirts and we will ship to you after the bowl game. There are also a limited number of kids long sleeve shirts available.

Preorder Prices
long sleeved red tee shirt

$25* - Non Members (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

$20* - UAAA Members (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

$15* - Kids (M, L)

$5* - Delivery Charge

Shirts will be available for purchase at UA alumni events at the Holiday Bowl for $25 each.

*not considered to be a tax-deductible contribution

Click here to order your long sleeve tee shirt!