UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State alumni, students and fans traveling to the VRBO Citrus Bowl can cheer on their Nittany Lions at the VRBO Citrus Bowl Pep Rally – Penn State at Pointe Orlando Dec. 31 and participate in volunteer opportunities and pre-game events leading up to game day.
The Penn State Pep Rally opens at 3 p.m. at Pointe Orlando. The pep rally program, scheduled for 4 p.m., will feature the Penn State Blue Band, cheerleaders, Lionettes, the Nittany Lion and a number of special guests. The pep rally is free and open to all Penn Staters.
The official hashtag for the event is #PSUPepRally.
Penn State and the University of Kentucky Alumni Associations also are teaming up to give back to the community during game week. Alumni and fans (ages 12 and over) are invited to Clean the World in Orlando Dec. 31 for a morning of community service. The service project will be 9-11 a.m. at 2544 E. Landstreet Road, Suite 600, Orlando, Florida. Pre-registration is required for a limited-number of volunteer spots. Sign up here.
Space is still available for the Penn State Pregame Tailgate from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Tinker Field at Camping World Stadium. The event features a tailgate-style barbeque, beverages and special appearances by the Penn State Pep Band, cheerleaders and more. For details, visit http://pennstatesportstravel.com.
The Penn State football team will arrive in lot G in the southwest corner of the stadium parking lot at Camping World Stadium at approximately 10:15 a.m., on game day. Fans are asked to gather in the area and welcome the team as they arrive. The Penn State band and cheerleaders, and the Nittany Lion will also be on hand to greet the team.
The No. 12 Nittany Lions will face No. 14 Kentucky in the VRBO Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. The game will air on ABC, ESPN Radio and the Penn State Sports Network/GoPSUsports.com.
For information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and reserving new 2019 season tickets, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m.
