Built in 1929, the Cotton Bowl is home to one of the most storied bowl games in college football. More recently, the stadium has been used to host the annual Ticket City Bowl every December. Don't miss out on the opportunity to perform in this historic stadium.
TicketCity Bowl - Dallas

Give your musicians the opportunity to compete, perform and celebrate in Dallas Texas at the TicketCity Bowl in the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Your band could perform in an exciting massed band halftime finale for nearly 80,000 fans! Be a part of this magnificent gala of music, including a festival, a parade and an awards dinner and dance. This is one New Year’s Eve your students will never forget!
Join Jared Nelson and Brightspark Events for a FREE Preview Weekend / Site Inspection
June 22 - 24.
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Day 1
-- Arrive in Dallas
- Optional day at Six Flags Amusement Park
- Hotel check-in
- Dinner
- Director’s Reception
Day 2
- Breakfast
- TicketCity Bowl Music Festival
- Lunch
- Local sightseeing of your choice
- Field Show Competition
- New Year’s Eve Celebration, Dinner, Dance & Awards Ceremony at the famous Southfork Ranch
Day 3
- Breakfast
- TicketCity Bowl Rehearsal
- Lunch
- Parade Staging
- TicketCity Bowl New Year’s Parade
- Dinner
- Evening activity of choice
Day 4
- Breakfast
- TicketCity Bowl final rehearsal
- TicketCity Bowl Massed Band Halftime Performance
- Late lunch
- extend your stay in Dallas, or depart for home
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