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MAYOR BUDDY DYER HOSTS PEP RALLY TO GET GOLDEN KNIGHTS READY FOR GAME DAY

University of Central Florida (UCF) Mobile Tailgate To Visit
Orlando City Hall Plaza

WHAT: UCF Mobile Tailgate – “Are You Ready for Game Day?” Pep Rally

WHO: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
UCF Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Students and Fans
UCF Marketing and Promotions Team

WHEN: Friday, August 26
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Mayor’s Availability at Event)

WHERE: Orlando City Hall Plaza


ORLANDO, FL (August 25, 2005) – On Friday, August 26, the UCF Mobile Tailgate heads to downtown Orlando at the Orlando City Hall Plaza to get ready for game day with Mayor Buddy Dyer.

The tailgate, which features the UCF Marching band, cheerleaders, UCF students and UCF marketing and promotions staff, will rally support from Mayor Dyer and the downtown business community in preparation for the Golden Knights' season-opening game at South Carolina September 1 on ESPN.

The mobile tailgate will feature  "Are You Ready For Game Day?" promotions for fans as well as UCF pom-poms and 2005 UCF football team posters. Fans can also find out more information on various UCF football ticket packages for the 2005 season.

Additionally, fans have the opportunity to win an Enterprise rental car for a weekend that will be decked out with UCF tailgating paraphernalia (grill, chairs, television, etc.) The winner of the rental car will have its use for the weekend of September 24, during UCF's home opener and inaugural Conference USA game versus Marshall.

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