Walk-On's Independence Bowl Public Events

Saturday, December 23

KSLA presents “Big Game Show”

Riverview Theater
Doors Open 5:15pm – Show Begins 5:30pm
Tickets – $5

Before the teams take to the gridiron on December 27, they will have to battle it out in the “Big Game Show.” Coaches and players from both teams will compete in an array of game show-style competitions, and the audience will have a chance to participate too! Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with the show starting at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 24

Citizens National Bank FCA Breakfast

Shreveport Convention Center
7:30am
Tickets – $10

The annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast is presented each year for the participating teams and their coaching and administrative staffs. Hosted by the NWLA FCA Chapter, this event annually hosts more than 500 guests, offering breakfast, and featured speakers who give their personal testimonies.

Tuesday, December 26

Rally on the Red

Pub Crawl

Downtown Shreveport
5pm

Locations: Artipsy, Bon Temps Coffee Bar, Fatty Arbuckles Pub, Fully Stacked, Sand Bar, and Stray Cat

Pep Rally & Parade

Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets
6pm

The FREE parade will feature the bands, cheerleaders and mascots from each team, as well as Mardi Gras floats and other festivities down the main street of the Boardwalk.

Block Party with the Toadies

Red River District
8pm

New in the 2017 Bowl Week lineup is the Block Party in the Red River District, highlighted by a FREE concert by the Toadies. The Block Party is presented by Coors Light, Cumulus Broadcasting and Chevyland.

Wednesday, December 27

Coca-Cola Fan Fest

Louisiana State Fairgrounds
10am – 12pm

Bring the family for this FREE event at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds, featuring local cuisine, live music, inflatable games and more.