Outback Bowl Beach Day: Clearwater Releases Details

CLEARWATER, FL — Whether Florida’s streak of temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s continues or not, Clearwater Beach will be the place to be Dec. 30. That’s the day the annual Outback Bowl Beach Day is set to take place.

The annual event takes place at Hilton Clearwater Beach, 400 Mandalay Ave., next to Pier 60 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This pep-rally type event has become a popular tradition leading up to game day,” the city explained in an email to media.

This year’s rally will feature the Florida Gators’ and Iowa Hawkeyes’ marching bands, the teams and their cheerleaders. Activities include live music, skydivers and contests, including tug-of-war.

“After Beach Day, stick around for Sunsets at Pier 60, featuring artisans, music and more while you watch the sun set on the Gulf of Mexico,” the city said.

The Gators and Hawkeyes face off for the 2017 Outback Bowl on Jan. 2. The game takes place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Should the Beach Day be on your agenda, Clearwater officials do warn that parking can be a challenge. Considering that, the city “encourages visitors to park downtown in one of our free city lots and take the Clearwater Ferry or Jolley Trolley over to the beach.”

To find out more about parking, visit the city’s website.

To find out more about other upcoming Outback Bowl events, check out this related story.

Photo courtesy of the City of Clearwater's Facebook page