Plan now to attend pre-Liberty Bowl events in Memphis

Be a part of Commodore Nation in Memphis as we enjoy a long weekend of Liberty Bowl events leading up to the big game! You won’t want to miss a minute of these great festivities.

Fans may purchase event tickets online, in person at the McGugin Center or by phone through the Vanderbilt ticket office (615) 322-GOLD (4653) or (877) 44-VANDY, or the National Commodore Club at (615) 322-4114. Please order your tickets by Dec. 20. Walk-ups are welcome for all events.

Thursday, Dec. 29, 6 p.m.

B.B. King’s Vanderbilt Party

B.B. King’s Blues Club, 143 Beale Street
$10 a person (pay at door). Open to all fans.
Live entertainment, appetizers and beer provided by Budweiser of Memphis. At 8 p.m., cheer for the men’s basketball team when the TVs tune to the Vanderbilt vs. Marquette game.

Friday, Dec. 30, 3 p.m.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade

Beale Street
Free and open to the public.
Featuring the Spirit of Gold Marching Band and the Vanderbilt cheerleaders and dance team.

5 p.m.

Bash On Beale Street Pep Rally

Handy Park on Beale Street
Free and open to the public.
Featuring the Spirit of Gold Marching Band and the Vanderbilt cheerleaders and dance team.

6 p.m.

Vanderbilt Bowl Kickoff Celebration

AutoZone Park
Cost: $30 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 12, free for 5 and under. Purchase children’s tickets at the door. Open to all Vanderbilt fans.
After the pep rally, head north down Third Avenue to AutoZone Park for the kickoff celebration. Featuring world-famous Rendezvous barbecue (pork, chicken, sausage and all the sides). Cash bar with beer and wine.
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7 p.m.

President’s Gala Dinner and Dance

Peabody Hotel
7 p.m. cocktail reception, 8 p.m. dinner and dancing
Open to all fans. $175 a person. Black tie optional.
Come dance the night away with three-time Grammy Award winners KC and The Sunshine Band.
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Saturday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m.

Indoor Tailgate and Pep Rally

Pipkin and Creative Arts buildings (adjacent to stadium)
Open to all fans. $35 a person
One of the largest indoor pregame parties in the nation. All you can eat and drink from Pig-N-Whistle barbecue, with sides, soft drinks, beer and mixed drinks included. The Spirit of Gold Marching Band will perform.
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2:30 p.m.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
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9 p.m.

Commodore New Year’s Eve Bash

Peabody Hotel
Venetian Room
Open to all fans. $30 a person. Cash bar.
Come ring in the New Year with the Commodores! Enjoy a sumptuous spread of desserts and coffee, and a midnight toast with guest deejay Vice Chancellor for University Affairs David Williams II! Full cash bar.
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Quick links

Vanderbilt Bowl Central
Bowl events calendar
National Commodore Club
vucommodores.com
Anthony Travel

Contact: Eric Jones, (615) 322-3746
eric.w.jones@Vanderbilt.edu

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