ReliaQuest Bowl Marching Band Experience

UNITED STATES

ReliaQuest Bowl Marching Band Program

This halftime experience has everything you could want for your band. Formerly the Outback Bowl, this event takes you on the field at the Coca-Cola Halftime Show, to march in the New Year's Eve Parade in Ybor City, participate in a field show competition where the winner performs solo at pre-game, and so much more. Open to marching band, concert and jazz band, and color guard groups. Halftime is your time!
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Tampa Bay

Tour Highlights

Your ReliaQuest Bowl Package Includes:

  • Mass band performance in the Coca-Cola Halftime Show
  • Field Show competition
  • New Year’s Eve Parade through historic Ybor City
  • Featured performance for one band during the National ReliaQuest Bowl Pre-Game Show
  • 1-Day Ticket to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Awards Celebration and Dinner at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Hot breakfast each morning at hotel plus boxed lunch on game day and at Busch Gardens on New Year’s Eve
  • Game tickets for each participant
  • Tour Director
  • One free base package for every 50 participants
  • Quality hotel accommodations
  • Director’s preview trip summer prior to travel
  • Academic credit opportunities for students
  • Professional development credit opportunities for directors
  • Medical, accident, and liability insurance coverage

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Overview Video

ReliaQuest Bowl (formerly Outback Bowl) Overview Video

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Welcome to Tampa Bay!
On your way to Tampa Bay

Explore the parks at Walt Disney World® Resort or discover Universal Orlando Resort.™ - OR - Journey straight to Tampa Bay and spend free time at the beach

Director's Reception

Enjoy a welcome reception at Raymond James Stadium. Meet event staff, get to know your colleagues, and walk through the stadium and the halftime performance logistics.

Day 2 : National ReliaQuest Bowl Concert and Jazz Band Festival
Enjoy free time in Tampa Bay

Visit the Florida Aquarium, the Museum of Science and Industry, or have a beachside barbeque.

Participate in the ReliaQuest Bowl Field Show Festival

One band will be selected for a six-minute Pre-Game Performance!

Day 3 : Practice practice practice!
First Mass Band Rehearsal

Marching bands and color guards rehearse for the Coca-Cola Halftime Show Mass Band performance.

Head into the wild at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay

a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park.

Perform

Marching bands and color guards perform in the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade through the streets of historic Ybor City.

Award ceremony

Attend the ReliaQuest Bowl Music Festival Awards Celebration and Dinner at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay.

Happy New Year!

Ring in the New Year with a fireworks celebration in Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay.

Day 4 : Game Day!
Final Halftime Show Dress Rehearsal

Marching bands and color guards hold a final rehearsal for the Mass Band field show.

Game Day Fun

Take the field during the National ReliaQuest Bowl Coca-Cola Halftime Show.

Free time

Enjoy free time in Tampa Bay.

Bye bye Tampa!

Depart for home.

Free Download: Marching Band Brochure

Free Download: Marching Band Brochure

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