December 10, 2009
OFFICIAL TAILGATE PARTY TO BE HELD AT DC ARMORY
PRIOR TO EAGLEBANK BOWL ON DECEMBER 29
Good food, lots of fun and entertainment to highlight Tailgate Party; Restaurants providing food include Clyde’s, J. Paul’s, Old Glory and Tony & Joe’s
Washington, D.C. Are you ready for some football? Well, then it’s time to tailgate!
Prior to kickoff on Tuesday, December 29, the EagleBank Bowl and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) will hold the game’s official Tailgate Party from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the DC Armory featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with food provided by popular D.C. restaurants and $2 beer specials. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12. Children ages 3 and under are free.
In partnership with the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Education Foundation (RAMW-EF), local restaurant favorites Clyde’s, J. Paul’s, Old Glory and Tony & Joe’s will provide food for the all-you-can-eat buffet including old fashioned homemade chili, pulled pork sandwiches and seafood Paella among other items.
“Tailgating and football go hand-in-hand so the EagleBank Bowl Tailgate Party is the perfect way for everyone to enjoy good food, fabulous music and a great time prior to kickoff,” said Bob Pincus, Vice Chairman of EagleBank. “Everyone is welcome - fans, residents, the general public – to our party before the big party. All in an indoor venue.”
Also on the day’s menu is plenty of music and entertainment including appearances by live bands and the pep bands and cheerleaders from the participating schools. EA Sports will provide interactive games onsite including Xbox and Nintendo Wii, as well as raffle off games to attending fans.
“We’ll have two great football programs for the game and now the Tailgate Party at the DC Armory, giving fans another fun event to experience during Bowl week in the nation’s capital,” said Erik A. Moses, WCSA Managing Director for Sports, Entertainment and Special Events. “People will have “one-stop shopping” at the DC Armory with some of the city’s best restaurants.”
“The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Education Foundation is thrilled to be joining with the EagleBank Bowl for an incredible tailgate experience, which will both help promote our local restaurant industry and support a great football game dedicated to the worthy cause of supporting our nation’s military,” said Greg Casten, RAMW-EF President and Board Chair.
The Temple University Owls accepted an at-large invitation to play in the 2009 EagleBank Bowl, making their first appearance in a bowl game in 30 years. Temple’s opponent is contingent on the outcome of the Army-Navy game to be held Saturday in Philadelphia. If Army beats Navy, the Black Knights will advance to their first bowl game since 1996. If Army loses to Navy, Temple will face UCLA in the EagleBank Bowl.
Tickets for the Tailgate Party and the Bowl Game can be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling (800) 551-7328 or at www.ticketmaster.com.
For more information, please visit www.EagleBankBowl.org.
About the EagleBank Bowl
The EagleBank Bowl, the first NCAA-sanctioned postseason bowl game in Washington, D.C., has been held in the District’s historic RFK Stadium since 2008. Organized by the DC Bowl Committee, Inc., the Washington Convention and Sports Authority and title sponsor EagleBank, the EagleBank Bowl serves as a premier regional event. With first-rate participants and events, the EagleBank Bowl seeks to positively impact the regional economy and charitable partners, honor the U.S. military and solidify the nation’s capital as a leading college football destination. The 2009 EagleBank Bowl is Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. (ESPN). For more information, please visit www.EagleBankBowl.org.
About the Washington Convention and Sports Authority
The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) creates economic and community benefits for the District through the attraction and promotion of hospitality, athletic, entertainment and cultural events. The Authority owns and manages the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that generates over $400 million annually in total economic impact for the city. The Authority also owns and manages the Stadium-Armory campus, which includes Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the DC Armory and the surrounding Festival Grounds, and serves as the owner and landlord for Nationals Park. For more information, please visit www.wcsa.com.
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