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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl this week, fans from Vanderbilt University and the University of Iowa cheered on their teams at a Florida-style pep rally on Monday.
What You Need To Know
- ReliaQuest Bowl Beach Day was held at Clearwater Beach ahead of the game on New Year’s Eve
- Fans from Vanderbilt and Iowa cheered on their teams at a Florida-style pep rally
- The event boosts team spirit and benefits the local economy
The ReliaQuest Bowl Beach Day at Clearwater Beach was a waterfront celebration, where many fans traded snow for sunshine and sand ahead of the big game.
“Getting out of the snow, stay where it’s warm,” said Hawkeyes fan, Vicki Olson.
Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders peform on Clearwater Beach. (Spectrum News/Melissa Eichman)
A member of Vanderbilt’s marching band, Landon Rocker was excited to perform at the event.
“I have never played on a beach in all of my years being on Drumline,” said Rocker.
Vanderbilt’s marching band performs on Clearwater Beach. (Spectrum News/Melissa Eichman)
Bands and cheerleaders from both teams performed at the event and both coaches spoke. Fans also had the opportunity to participate in beach games.
“It’s all a fun day,” said Olson of the event celebrating the big game.
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater says the beach party is a great way to boost team spirit and the local economy.
“This game brings in tens of thousands of fans from outside the area and injects tens of millions of dollars into the entire Tampa Bay community,” said Brian Lowack, President and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. “Whether it’s the hotels, the bars, the local shops, everybody’s benefitting locally here from this event.”
An event giving football fans and area businesses something to cheer about.
The game is Wendesday at noon at Raymond James Stadium.
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Melissa Eichman
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