Thursday, 17 December, 2009 17:55
by Nishia
Shreveport-Bossier, La. – Fans will be pleased to know that hotel rooms are still available in Shreveport-Bossier for the 2009 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl, to be held 4 p.m., Dec. 28 in the Independence Stadium. To book your hotel today, call 318-227-0500 or 1-888-352-9446. For ticket packages, fun things to see and do and places to dine visit www.shreveport-bossier.org or call one of the visitor specialists at the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau at 888-45 VISIT.Make plans to attend the Independence Bowl, because Shreveport-Bossier is eager to roll out the red carpet for Texas A&M Aggies and Georgia Bulldogs as fans prepare to showcase their school spirit.While here check out the Louisiana Boardwalk, the state’s largest outlet/shopping/dining entertainment complex on the banks of the Red River. The kids will love Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center with the world’s only interactive, laser planetarium. When it’s time to chow down, stop in one of the local eateries like Monjuni’s Italian Restaurant, Fertitta’s Delicatessen or the Blind Tiger.
To keep the spirit of having a good time with family and friends in Shreveport-Bossier, AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl will host a slew of events that will get game goers pumped up. The following events are open to the public:· Minuteman Coaches Luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 26 at the Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport. Admission is $30.· The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast will be held 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 27 at Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Admission is $5. · Also on Sunday, Dec. 27 the Pep Rally and Battle of the Bands will definitely allow the Aggies and the Bulldogs to show fans what they’re made of as they encourage crowd participation and team spirit. Family Fun will kick things off at 4 p.m. followed by the Battle of the Bands at 6 p.m., at CenturyTel Center, 2000 CenturyTel Center Dr., Bossier City. It is free to the public.· The post game concert will be held Monday, Dec. 28, at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, 3701 Hudson Avenue, Shreveport. This event will take place after the game featuring Kutless. Admission to this event is free with game ticket. So put the final touches on your travel plans for the 2009 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl and we look forward to seeing you as you experience Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side.