Sun Bowl week kicks off with Fan Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Louisville Cardinals and Washington Huskies will meet in the 91st Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Before the game kicks off, there are plenty of festivities for El Pasoans and visiting football fans to enjoy, starting with the Fan Fiesta on Monday, Dec. 30.
Pat Valdez-Rios, Sun Bowl Association Chairman of Special Events and Ashley Rios, the 2024-2025 Sun Court Lady-in-Waiting joined ABC-7's Good Morning El Paso Weekend to discuss all of the events taking place before the game.
The Fan Fiesta is a family friendly event featuring entertainment, food, drinks, games and the annual Battle of the Bands.
"Bring a friend, bring the kids, bring your neighbor," Valdez-Rios said. "This is an opportunity for you to come downtown and experience the entire fan fiesta atmosphere."
Doors open at 4 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center, and a variety of events last until 10 p.m.
You can find more information on the Fan Fiesta and other Sun Bowl events on the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl website.