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NEW ORLEANS BOWL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Dec 3, 2001
Author: New Orleans Bowl Media Relations
2001 NEW ORLEANS BOWL SCHEDULE

Friday, Dec. 14
Time Event Site
10:15am NT Arrives New Orleans Airport
1:30pm NT Team Photo Superdome
1:45pm NT Individual Photos/Ring Sizing Superdome
2:30pm NT Practice Superdome
3:00pm CSU Arrives New Orleans Airport
4:00pm CSU Team Photo Superdome
4:00pm NT Orientation Superdome
4:15pm CSU Individual Photos/Ring Sizing Superdome
5:30pm CSU Orientation Superdome
Nightly Christmas Celebration in the Oaks City Park

Saturday, Dec. 15
Time Event Site
9:00am-12:00pm Youth Clinic Pan American Stadium
Local Junior High students will receive training from Sun Belt Conference coaches and NFL Alumni on football fundamentals.
9:00am-11:00am City Tour (Spouses) Meet in Hotel Lobby
Sit back and enjoy a narrated tour including the renowned French Quarter where you'll pass Jackson Square, the Cabildo, set of the old Spanish government, and the architecture that makes New Orleans unique among American cities. You will proceed on to historic Esplanade Avenue and continue to St. Louis Cemetery, often called the "city of the dead" because of its above ground tombs. The tour continues alongside Lake Ponchartrain and the city's finest yacht harbor. A ride through the old town of Carrollton takes you to St. Charles Avenue, following the streetcar route where you'll see Tulane and Loyola Universities, Audubon Park and beautifully restored mansion. You'll pass the spectacular Superdome and enter the Central Business District of New Orleans. It is a through and fascinating introduction to the endless variety of our city.
10:00am-12:00pm NT Practice Tulane
12:30pm-3:00pm CSU Practice Tulane
6:00pm-9:00pm VIP Party D-Day Museum
The National D-Day Museum celebrates the American spirit, teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of the values by future generations. It presents a collection of personal stories, preserves important material for research and scholarship, and inspires future generations to learn life's lessons.
7:00pm BRITNEY SPEARS IN CONCERT New Orleans Arena
Nightly Christmas Celebration in the Oaks City Park

Sunday, Dec. 16
Time Event Site
7:30am-8:30am Fellowship Service Lobby-Sheraton Hotel
A non-denominational sunrise service will begin at 7:30am. Please meet the New Orleans Bowl representative in the lobby of the Sheraton hotel at 7:15am, and you will be directed to the site of this service.
9:00am-10:15am NT Practice Superdome
12:30pm-3:00pm CSU Practice Tulane
TBA Aquarium Tour/Riverboat (Spouses) Aquarium of the Americas
The Aquarium of the Americas hosts daily "expeditions" into the major aquatic habitats of North & South America: the Caribbean Sea, Amazon Rainforest, Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The acclaimed animal collection includes thousands of fish, reptiles and birds including many creatures native to Louisiana waters, from rare paddlefish to swamp-dwelling alligators, to Gulf sea turtles that are among the world's most critically endangered animals. With more than a million gallons of water and more than 15,000 animals, the Aquarium of the Americas is ranked one of the top five in the nation.
Enjoy the captain's narration as you cruise on the mighty Mississippi past the French Quarter and through one of the world's busiest ports.
6:00pm-9:00pm Players Party Pat O'Brien's on the River
Come celebrate the Players Party at world-renowned Pat O'Briens while overlooking the Mississippi River. Guest will be treated to wonderful New Orleans cuisine.
Nightly Christmas Celebration in the Oaks City Park

Monday, Dec. 17
Time Event Site
9:00am-10:15am Pre Game Meeting Hyatt Hotel-Claiborne Rm.
9:00-10:15am CSU Practice Superdome
10:15am-3:15pm A Day at the Races (Spouses) Fairgrounds Racecourse
The Fair Grounds race course combines the heart pounding excitement and rich pageantry for Live Thoroughbred racing with New Orleans party atmosphere designed to make your group's visit here a truly special occasion. The New Orleans Bowl spouses will have a race named in their honor.
10:30-11:45am NT Practice Superdome
2:00pm-4:00pm Community Outreach Children's Hospital
4:00pm Band and Cheerleader Arrival New Orleans Airport
8:00pm NFL Monday Night Football Superdome
SAINTS vs. RAMS
Nightly Christmas Celebration in the Oaks City Park

Tuesday, Dec. 18
Time Event Site
12:00pm-1:00pm Band and Cheer Expo Spanish Plaza
Located on the famous Riverwalk, the Spanish Plaza is surround by the beauty of the Mississippi River and surrounding shops. Come join the music and performances of the two bands and cheerleaders from the participating institutions.
2:00pm-4:00pm Pregame & Halftime Rehearsals Superdome
4:00pm-5:00pm Pep Rally (Combined) Gate C Bridge at Superdome
A big party is about to happen on the bridge at Gate C of the Louisiana Superdome. The bands and cheerleaders will help kick off the inaugural New Orleans Bowl.
5:30pm Pep Rallies/Boosters (Individual) NT-NW Quad Room
CSU-NE Quad Room
7:07pm New Orleans Bowl Superdome

Wednesday, Dec. 19
Time Event Site
between 6:00am Winning Coach TV Appearance WWL-TV Morning Show
and 8:00am

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