International Drive Improvement District welcomes thousands for Orlando Bowl Week at I-Drive's Pointe Orlando Dec. 27-Dec. 31

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.
 
Russell Athletic Bowl takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 with Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Virginia Tech Hokies. The Capital One Bowl with the Georgia vs Nebraska kicks off at 1 p.m. on January 1, 2013. The Russell Athletic Bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN, and The Capital One Bowl will be televised nationally on ABC.
 
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 www.fcsports.com. Click here to book accommodations for both events.
 
Admission to designated Orlando Bowl Week areas is free all week. Bowl patches may be purchased at the Fan Headquarters store in Pointe Orlando and FCSports.com.
 
Orlando Bowl Week activities include:
Dec. 27
Noon- 6 p.m. Interactive fun for the entire family as Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters opens at Pointe Orlando.
12:00 p.m. Russell Athletic Bowl Kickoff Luncheon at Hilton Orlando.
4 p.m. Russell Athletic Bowl Pep RAlly for Rutgers at Pointe Orlando.
4:45 p.m. Russell Ahtletic Bowl Pep Rally for VA Tech at Pointe Orlando.
 
Dec. 28
Noon- 6 p.m. Interactive fun for the entire family at Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters at Pointe Orlando.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands on Park Avenue, Winter Park.
1:30 p.m. FanZone on McCracken Field at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.
2:30 p.m. Kuykendall Gardner Hospitality Pavillion at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium-Tinker Field
5:30 p.m. Rutgers plays Virginia Tech in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Florida Citrus Stadium.
 
Dec. 29
10 a.m. Orlando Citrus Parade in downtown Orlando.
Noon- 6 p.m. Interactive fun for the entire family at Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters at Pointe Orlando.
  
Dec. 31
Noon- 6 p.m. Interactive fun for the entire family at Orlando Bowl Week Fan Headquarters at Pointe Orlando.
12:00 p.m. Capital One Bowl Kickoff Luncheon at Renaissance Orlando.
4 p.m. Capital One Bowl Pep Rally for Georgia at Pointe Orlando.
4:45 p.m. Capital One Bowl Pep Rally for Nebraska at Pointe Orlando.
 
Jan. 1, 2013
9 a.m. Capital One FanFest on McCracken Field at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.
10 a.m. Kuykendall Gardner Hospitality Pavillion at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium-Tinker Field.
10:30 a.m. Capital One Venture Card Presents Dierks Bentley LIVE and for FREE at Capital One FanFest on McCracken Field at the Citrus Bowl Stadium.
1 p.m. Nebraska Cornhuskers play the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.
 
For additional information on Orlando Bowl Week, tickets and schedules, visit www.FCSports.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
12/11/2012