UK Alumni Association Hosts TaxSlayer Bowl Events
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Alumni Association will host two events in conjunction with the UK football team’s game against Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology) in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, in Jacksonville, Florida.
On Thursday, Dec. 29, there will be a Big Blue Welcome Reception and Game Watch Party at River City Brewing, 835 Museum Circle. The event is free and open to all Wildcat fans starting at 7 p.m. with light appetizers and entertainment, followed by the Game Watch Party for the UK men’s basketball game against University of Mississippi.
On Saturday, Dec. 31, the Pregame Breakfast Tailgate Party with Pep Rally is slated 8-10 a.m., at the Jacksonville Expo Center, 500 Fairgrounds Place. Fans can enjoy a breakfast buffet along with giveaways, entertainment and special appearances by the UK cheerleaders and UK Pep Band. A cash bar will also be available. Cost is $25 for association members, $30 for nonmembers and $10 for children ages 10 and under. Ticket price includes admission to the event and pregame meal.
Go to www.ukalumni.net/2016bowl to register for the Saturday tailgate events and for a full schedule of events. Visit www.ukfootballtix.com for game ticket information. For information, contact Jack Gallt at 859-257-3801 or email jack.gallt@uky.edu.
The UK Alumni Association is a membership supported organization committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association or to become a member, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 1-800-269-2586.