Events

December 29, 2007

11:00 a.m. — 37th Annual Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade
From Central Ave. and Montebello Ave., left on Camelback Rd., right on 7th St., concluding at Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ

The Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is a time-honored Valley of the Sun tradition and Arizona?s largest single-day spectator event. Each year thousands of spectators line the two-mile Parade route in central Phoenix to witness a dazzling array of colorful floats, magnificent helium balloons, harmonious marching bands and spirited specialty and equestrian units. A copy of the parade route is available online. (Note—The Pride of West Virginia is not scheduled to participate in the Fiesta Bowl Parade)

December 31, 2007

3:30 p.m. — Insight Bowl: Indiana vs. Oklahoma State
Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ

Need a college football fix prior to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl? Take in this match-up between BIG 10 and BIG 12 teams. Held at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, the Insight Bowl is just steps away from the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party—Arizona’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration. Ticket price includes free admission to the Block Party. Tickets range from $20 to $80 and can be purchased online.

4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. — Insight Fiesta Bowl New Year’s Eve “Block Party”
Tempe Beach Park and Mill Ave., 31 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ

As Arizona’s largest and most exciting New Year’s Eve bash, the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party is a jam-packed evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family. More than 100,000 party-goers celebrate the turn of the year in Tempe’s Beach Park and Mill Avenue District amidst spectacular fireworks displays and Arizona’s official midnight countdown drop. With more than 40 bands and entertainers – including a performance by the nationally-acclaimed Barenaked Ladies, beer gardens, dueling pianos, freestyle motor cross jumpers and more, this is one fantastic celebration you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.

January 1, 2008

12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — “Mountaineer Connection” at Garduno’s
Garduno’s of Scottsdale, 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ

Come gather and make a “Mountaineer Connection” with fellow alumni, friends, and fans in Arizona for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at Garduno’s, the Valley of the Sun’s premier Mexican restaurant as voted by the New Times People’s Choice Awards and Ranking Arizona! Enjoy Garduno’s authentic Mexican food and beverages while listening to their acclaimed strolling mariachi band; watch New Year’s Day bowl games on one of several televisions set up throughout the restaurant; take in a performance by “The Pride of West Virginia”? Pep Band; participate in a live broadcast of the Statewide Sportsline featuring WVU play by play announcer Tony Caridi; meet the Mountaineer mascot, WVU cheerleaders and other special guests; and pick up exclusive WVU bowl giveaways that will be distributed throughout the day at Garduno’s. So, why are you waiting? Throw on your favorite old gold and blue outfit and join us at Garduno’s! “Mountaineer Connection” is sponsored by Chesapeake Energy, Coca-Cola, United Bank, and Verizon.

January 2, 2008

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — WVU at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl’s “College Football’s Biggest Party”
Glendale Youth Sports Complex at University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ

Annually attracting tens of thousands of pigskin fans, “College Football’s Biggest Party,”? hosted by the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, is the ultimate tailgate experience! Fans are encouraged to stop by the WVU tent at the complex to pick up their fan game day giveaway (limited in quantity); participate in a pep rally featuring “The Pride of West Virginia,”? WVU cheerleaders and Mountaineer mascot; and enjoy interactive games, concessions and WVU video highlights on the Jumbotron. Tickets, which include a barbecue meal, are $20 per person, and can be purchased online.

5:30 p.m. — Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: WVU vs. Oklahoma
University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr. Glendale, AZ

Come root on our BIG EAST champion Mountaineers as they face off against BIG 12 champion Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, WVU’s second trip to a BCS bowl game in three years. Tickets are $135 and can be purchased by calling 1-800-WVU-GAME or at http://www.WVUGame.com.