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Tuesday, December 31st

2:30 pm KickoffArizona Stadium

Tucson

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w e l c o m e t o T u c s o n , A Z

Welcome to the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl and to beautiful Southern Arizona. The NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl is not just a game, it’s a week of fun-filled events that we have affectionately nicknamed “Tucson’s Football Festival”. Through these events and festivities, you will experience first-hand the best parts of our community, which are the warmth of our hospitality and the pride for

our Southern Arizona traditions.

While here, and in between all the exciting events we have planned around the Bowl game, I encourage you to explore our region and share in the unique experiences that make Southern Arizona exceptional. Whether you choose to hike or bike our scenic trails, be entertained in our spirited downtown district, taste our inspired cuisine or visit any number of our world-renowned attractions, you are guaranteed to enjoy every moment of your time in Southern Arizona.

One of the unique aspects of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl is that we are committed to donating 100% of our net proceeds to local Tucson charities. In the past four years, we have donated over $3.5M to local charities, heroes, and universities and we strive to donate more and more each year. It is because of your participation in our game and events that we can make such an incredible impact on these communities.

On behalf of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Staff and 85 Committee Members, we thank you for sharing this week with us and hope you will return each year to be a part of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl tradition.

Cheers,

Kym Adair Executive Director

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bowl week snapshotDecember 30, 20195:00pm – 6:30pm Pep Rally at Jacome Plaza

Downtown Tucson – 101 N. Stone AveFreeBattle of the University Bands, music, food, cheerleaders

December 31, 201910:00am – 1:30pm Desert Diamond Casino Tailgate at UA Mall

University of Arizona Mall (Campbell & University)FreeUltimate game day tailgate experience with live music, kids’ zone, car show, Charity Village, interactive games

2:00pm – 2:30pm NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Pregame Show

Arizona StadiumTicket requiredHeroes tribute, A-10 flyover, Wings of Blue parachutists, National Anthem

2:30pm NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Kickoff Arizona Stadium (on CBS Sports Network)Followed by In-stadium Fireworks presented by Desert Diamond Casino

6:00pm – 1:00am University of Arizona Downtown New Year’s Eve Bowl Bash

Downtown Tucson’s Time Square (Congress and Toole Avenue)FreeLive music, ice skating, interactive games and the world’s largest pinata. Midnight Taco Drop and Fireworks presented by Tucson Federal Credit Union

Monday, December 30th 5:00 pm - 6:30pm

Downtown Pep Rally @ Jacome Plaza (101 N. Stone Ave)

The Pep Rally is held outside of the Downtown Library at Jacome Plaza. Friends, families, and fans are invited to join in the fun. University representatives will be there to address the fans. Cheerleaders, mascots, and bands will come together in a friendly rivalry that will get participants excited for the big game.

No ticket required · Free entry

RALLYPEPRALLY

PEP

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Tuesday, December 31st 2:00 pm - 2:30pm

Heroes Tribute Pre-game Show University of Arizona Stadium

Be sure to take your seat early to watch the Heroes Tribute Pre-game Show. Be prepared for goosebumps as B-16 jets from Davis Monthan Air Force Base fly overhead and the legendary Wings of Blue sky divers descend into Arizona Stadium to honor the men and women who serve on our behalf.

Tuesday, December 31st 10:00 am - 1:30pm

University of Arizona Mall Entrance at Cherry St. & University Blvd.

Begin your New Year’s Eve celebration at the Desert Diamond Casino Tailgate Festival. You will find food vendors and beer, a dynamic car show, Charity and iHeart Villages, Alumni Tailgate parties, and a stage filled with live music and entertainment. Enjoy a perfect start to your Bowl Game experience. Individual tailgating is NOT permitted in an area on the University, so please plan on participating in the Official Tailgate.

Ticket requiredNo ticket required · Free entry

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Tuesday, December 31st 2:30pm

NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl University of Arizona Stadium

The University of Arizona Stadium will host two incredible teams competing to win the title “NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Champion”. 2019 marks the 150th year of college football and together we will celebrate this anniversary by watching a thrilling college football bowl game. After the trophy presentation, kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration by watching the Desert Diamond Fireworks Spectacular from your seat.

APPROVED BAGS

12” X 6” X 12”CLEAR PLASTIC BAG

1-GALLON PLASTICFREEZER BAG

PURSE OVERSIZE TOTE BAG

TINTED PLASTIC BAG

BACKPACK CLEAR BACKPACK

CAMERA CASE MESH BAG

BINOCULARS CASE

FANNY PACK

PRINTED PATTERN PLASTIC BAG

DIAPER BAG

CLUTCH WITH SHOULDER STRAP

CLUTCH WITH WRIST STRAP

Ticket required

be clear on gameday safety

not allowed

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Game Day Parking

Tuesday, December 31st 6:00pm - 1:00am

University of Arizona Downtown NYE Bowl Bash Tucson’s Time Square (Congress & 5th Street)

After the Bowl Game Trophy Presentation and the in-stadium Fireworks have ended, jump on the free Sun Link Street Car and join us Downtown in Tucson’s Times Square for the University of Arizona New Year’s Eve Downtown Bowl Bash. While downtown, you can enjoy amazing restaurants and the fun atmosphere that has earned Tucson the title of UNESCO Capital of Gastronomy. The event is free and there will be an interactive Kids Zone, stages of amazing entertainment, an outdoor ice-skating rink, food trucks and beverage stations, and the world’s largest pinata. The countdown for the New Year will peak with the dropping of local artist Joe Pagac’s Tucson Taco and Fireworks off the roof of the historic Hotel Congress. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! For information on a VIP NYE experience in Tucson’s Times Square please visit www.HotelCongress.com to learn more about their ticket packages.

Game Day Parking: Permits are in color coded areas above. Parking can be purchased In the Cherry Garage (red) and South of Sixth Garage (blue). ADA parking is also available in both lots. Other parking is available on campus and at street meter parking.

Ride Share: Please schedule pick up and drop offs in the Flandreau Science Center (pink) next to the Tailgate event.

No ticket required · Free entry

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tucson light rail mapFREE RIDES ALL

BOWL GAME DAYFREE RIDES ALL BOWL GAME DAY

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this was one of John Wayne’s favorite movie studios. Need we say more?

If military history is your passion then be sure to stop at Pima Air & Space Museum, one of the largest privately-operated museums of its kind in the U.S. And just down the road near Green Valley, AZ is the Titan Missile Museum, one of the few places you can actually go inside of a decommissioned Cold War-Era missile silo.

Whether it’s your first time in Tucson or you’re a frequent visitor, you’ll find a world of opportunities and endless places to explore.

Learn more at VisitTucson.org/Attractions.

Adventure Awaits in Southern Arizona

One of the things that makes Tucson so “attractive” to visitors are the great “attractions” found around the city and across the region – the name says it all. Taking a trip through Southern Arizona means you’ll find an endless number of these great attractions, perfect for families, couples or even those who are traveling solo.

Explore the Universe at Kitt Peak National Observatory, just west of the city or at Flandrau Science Center, conveniently located on the University of Arizona Campus. Experience the unique flora and fauna at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Voted one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 10 Museums in the U.S.” See science come to life at Biosphere 2, where you can visit all of earth’s life zones in one place.

If family fun is on your itinerary, be sure to visit Children’s Museum Tucson and Oro Valley where kids will be wowed by the interactive exhibits. Discover tiny worlds of wonder in the intricate displays found at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. And if it’s the great outdoors your family craves, then you’ll surely enjoy the short trip to the top of Mt. Lemmon. At over 9,000 feet above sea level, this alpine paradise offers cooler temps and spectacular mountain vistas¬. Insider tip: download the Mt. Lemmon Science Tour App for your smartphone to get the full story behind what makes this mountainous terrain so scientifically unique.

History buffs can travel though time at the Arizona State Museum, which boasts one of the largest collections of Native American artifacts in the country or at Mission San Xavier del Bac, one of the world’s finest examples of Spanish-Colonial architecture. Head over to Old Tucson to see the Old West brought to life on the set of your favorite Western Film –

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Participants dressed in period cowboy costume thrill tourists at historic Old Tucson.

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Welcome to The First UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

in the United StatesIn 2015 Tucson received this designation from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for our region’s unique gastronomical heritage.

The designation isn’t just about the great food that you can find here today but also a long history of native peoples growing and cultivating deliciously edible crops. In fact, Carbon dating has shown evidence of a 4,000-year-old tradition of farming in the Tucson area and luckily, many of our local chefs and restaurants are still serving up dishes made with heritage ingredients to this very day.

Experience the City of Gastronomy at these places:

• Mission Garden • Historic Canoa Ranch • Native Seeds Search / Retail Store • Tucson Botanical Garden • Tohono Chul • San Xavier Co-op Farm • Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum

The Best Mexican Food that you’ll find anywhere north of the border.

Tucson is home to The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food in the U.S. This means that you can find more restaurants dishing out authentic Mexican flavors than anywhere else in the country. For most of us “Mexican food” is just “Food”. Venture to Downtown Tucson or to South 12th Ave, also known as “La Doce” to start your tantalizing culinary journey. Try delicious dishes like tender chicken covered in mole, street tacos

served on handmade tortillas, refreshingly cold raspados (think shaved ice with fresh fruit) and a bevy of Mexican-style pastries baked fresh daily. With all this, eating here is like an international trip for your taste buds. Find out more at Best23MilesofMexicanFood.com

Meet the Sonoran Hot Dog

A beef hot dog, wrapped in bacon, smothered with a delicious blend of toppings like beans, grilled onions, mayo, mustard and jalapeño salsa. Sounds good, right? We wouldn’t blame you if you ran out to get one right now. This tasty Tucson tradition is often imitated, but never duplicated. Depending on where you go around town you’ll find different versions of the beloved Sonoran Dog, including the classic one found at the famous Tucson restaurant, El Güero Canelo, which recently took home a prestigious James Beard Award.

This Mexican-born street food delicacy has swept the nation, challenging the nation’s other top dogs from Coney Island to Chicago. But if you ask anyone around here there’s no doubt which they’ll say is the best. It’s the Sonoran Dog, hands down!

Find out more at VisitTucson.org/food

IN THE U.S.

TUCSON, A UNESCO CITY OF GASTRONOMY

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