International Drive Improvement District welcomes thousands for Orlando Bowl Week at I-Drive Pointe Orlando
December 27 - January 2012

The world’s No. 1 tourist destination once again will be the focus of the entire country as Orlando’s I-Drive is the site of a week of fun fan activities leading up to the big games.
 
Champs Sports Bowl takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 as Florida State plays Notre Dame. The Capital One Bowl kicks off at 1 p.m. on January 2, 2012 with Nebraska playing South Carolina. Both will be played at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando and will be broadcast on ESPN.
 
The International Drive Improvement District is once again a premier sponsor of Florida Citrus Sports for the event-packed week. More than 100,000 fans are expected to join in the festivities during Orlando Bowl Week. For additional information and ticket purchase, fans should visit the Champs Sports Bowl or Capital One Bowl pages on FloridaCitrusSports.com.
  
Admission to Orlando Bowl Week Fan HQ at Pointe Orlando is free all week. Bowl patches may be purchased at the Fan Headquarters store in Pointe Orlando and online at FloridaCitrusSports.com.
 
Orlando Bowl Week Events Calendar
Dec. 27:
From noon-8 p.m., enjoy interactive fun for the whole family as Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters opens at Pointe Orlando.
 
Dec. 28:
From noon-8 p.m., enjoy interactive fun for the whole family as Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters opens at Pointe Orlando.
Noon Champs Sports Bowl Kickoff Luncheon at Hilton Orlando.
4 p.m. Champs Sports Bowl Pep Rally for Florida State fans, coaches, bands and cheerleaders at Pointe Orlando.
4:45 p.m. Champs Sports Bowl Pep Rally for Notre Dame fans with coaches, bands and cheerleaders at Pointe Orlando.
 
Dec. 29:
From noon-8 p.m., enjoy interactive fun for the whole family as Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters opens at Pointe Orlando.
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Champs Sports Bowl Parade of Bands on Park Avenue, Winter Park.
2:30 p.m. Kuykendall Gardner Tailgate Terrace at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium-Tinker Field.
2:30 p.m. Best Buy FanZone on McCracken Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Free with Bowl Patch.
5:30 p.m. Champs Sports Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium – Florida State Vs. Notre Dame. SOLD OUT
 
Dec. 31:
11 a.m. Fresh From Florida Parade in Downtown Orlando. Curbside is free and open to the public.
From noon-8 p.m., enjoy interactive fun for the whole family as Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters opens at Pointe Orlando.
 
Jan. 1, 2012
From noon-8 p.m., enjoy interactive fun for the whole family as Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters opens at Pointe Orlando.
12:30 p.m. Capital One Bowl Kickoff Luncheon at Peabody Orlando.
4 p.m. Capital One Bowl Pep Rally for Nebraska fans with coaches, bands and cheerleaders at Pointe Orlando.
4:45 p.m. Capital One Bowl Pep Rally for South Carolina fans with coaches, bands and cheerleaders at Pointe Orlando.
 
Jan. 2, 2012
9 a.m. Capital One FanFest on McCracken Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Free to all fans
10 a.m. Kuykendall Gardner Tailgate Terrace at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium-Tinker Field.
1 p.m. Capital One Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. – Nebraska vs. South Carolina.
 
For additional information on Orlando Bowl Week and schedules, visit www.FloridaCitrusSports.com. For details on accommodations and planning a visit in the International Drive Resort Area, visit www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com. Information about Pointe Orlando shopping, dining and entertainment is available at www.pointeorlando.com.
12/08/2011