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 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Game & Parade
Date: 12/30/04
Watch the Pac-10 runner-up and a third selection from the Big 12 square off as this annual San Diego holiday classic celebrates its 27th anniversary. Known for its exciting finishes, this collegiate football game continues to live up to its reputation as "America's Most Exciting Bowl Game." The pre-game show kicks off with heart-pounding bands, a
spectacular fireworks display, the U.S. Navy Parachute Team and an American flag
the size of a football field!
The Facts
Qualcomm Stadium
9449 Friars Rd, San Diego
Pre-game show: 4:30pm
Kick-off: 5:00pm
Admission: $58-$70
Information & tickets: 619-283-5808 or www.holidaybowl.com
Date: 12/30/04
Join thousands of Pacific Life Holiday Bowl visitors for "America's Largest Balloon Parade." Watch more than 30 massive inflatables including Miss Piggy, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Clifford the Big Dog, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, The Cat in the Hat, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Strawberry Shortcake as they wind their way along a one-mile route. Racing wiener dogs, colorful floats and high school and college bands add to the fun! Clydesdales, the Salvation Army Brass Band, the World Famous Lawn Rangers and the Sumo Wrestler Drill Team will also be on hand. A post-parade family festival takes place at the Broadway Pier and includes the "Battle of the University Bands," rides, carnival games and prizes.
The Facts
N. Harbor Drive, San Diego
Wiener Schnitzel Wiener National Finals (wiener dog races): 9:15am
Parade: 10 -11:30am
Parade Admission: free Buy tickets for grandstand seating now >
Starbucks Coffee Family Festival: 11:30am - 1pm; Broadway Pier
Information: 619-283-5808 or www.holidaybowl.com
Parade Route
The Parade begins at the City Administration Building, runs along the waterfront
and ends at Seaport Village.
Ramada Plaza Hotel Circle - Rates starting from $49.00 based on availability
Town & Country Resort & Convention Center - Rates starting from $89.00 based on availability
Handlery Hotel & Resort - Rates starting from $89.00 based on availability
Radisson Hotel Harbor View - Rates starting from $109.00 based on availability
Doubletree San Diego Mission Valley - Rates starting from $119.00 based on availability
Hilton San Diego Resort - Rates starting from $139.00 based on availability
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina - Rates starting from $174.00 based on availability
Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Packages
More than 100,000 spectators are expected at the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. Solve the driving/parking dilemma by riding the trolley. There will be increased and direct service for the Green Line trolleys from Mission Valley and Old Town stations to the Santa Fe Depot - just a block away from the parade route. For more information, call 800-COMMUTE, visit www.sdcommute.com or click directly to eStore to purchase Day Tripper trolley passes online.
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