Every Central Florida Resident Invited to Celebrate the Opening of the New Orlando Citrus Bowl

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City of Orlando, Heather Fagan, 407.246.3423
Orange County, Lisa Nason, 407.836.7343
Florida Citrus Sports, Greg Creese, 407.423.2476
EVERY CENTRAL FLORIDA RESIDENT INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW ORLANDO CITRUS BOWL
THE NEWEST LARGE STADIUM TO BE BUILT IN THE STATE SET TO OPEN

WHAT:
The new Orlando Citrus Bowl is ready to usher in a new era with events that will honor its historic past and celebrate the new stadium’s future.
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m., Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, City of Orlando Commissioners, representatives from Florida Citrus Sports and other Central Florida leadership will ceremonially cut the ribbon to open the new Orlando Citrus Bowl.
In less than 10 months, the massive reconstruction project completely demolished the stadium’s entire lower bowl, leaving only the upper level stands remaining. Approximately 90 percent of the Orlando Citrus Bowl is all-new and was designed to enhance the fan experience. All these enhancements and amenities will not only make the stadium competitive in today’s market but will continue to ensure it remains the destination for memorable events and experiences in Central Florida.
Among the new features and enhanced amenities:
Capacity of 65,000 for sporting events, 75,000 for non-sporting events
More than 41,000 new lower bowl seats, each with chair backs and six more inches of legroom
Two wide concourses that connect throughout the whole stadium
Vibrant open-air façade
20,000-square-foot plaza deck in the north end zone
Multiple large-scale video displays
Game day favorite concessions with healthy and gluten-free options
New, larger team facilities and locker rooms with dedicated spaces for coaches, equipment, trainers, cheerleaders and officials with an attached media room
On Saturday, November 22, the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic will be the first event hosted in the newly reconstructed stadium. The new stadium will continue to host signature events like the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic, Orlando’s historic bowl games and Monster Jam. In addition to these regular events, the new stadium will draw more high-profile events like neutral-site college football games, NFL preseason matchups, big-name concerts and more.
WHEN:
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
10 a.m.
**MEDIA MUST ARRIVE BY 9:30 A.M.**
Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Mayor Dyer will lead a media tour through the new Orlando Citrus Bowl.
Media Tour instructions:
Media must be in appropriate construction attire, including long pants or jeans, sleeved-shirts and sneakers. No dresses, shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes or heels. Attendees not in appropriate construction attire will not be admitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Hard hats, vests and safety glasses will be provided.
Attendees will need to sign a waiver before entrance to the construction area to be permitted access. NO EXCEPTIONS. The form is attached for your convenience.
LIVE SHOTS:
Morning Live Shots – Media will be permitted to conduct morning live shots on the north side of Church Street outside the Orlando Citrus Bowl.
Noon Live Shots – Media will be allowed inside the Orlando Citrus Bowl on the Plaza Deck to conduct noon live shots. Media should access the Plaza Deck from the monumental stairs on the northwest corner of the stadium.
WHERE:
The ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony with be located at the northeast corner at West Church Street and South Rio Grande Avenue.
MEDIA PARKING:
Media parking will be available in Lot A. Media should take South Tampa Avenue to access West Church Street and park in Lot A.
For more information visit cityoforlando.net/citrusbowl.
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Free Community Open House
Sunday, December 14, 2014
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

WHAT:
On Sunday, December 14, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents to a free Community Open House to get a first-hand look at all of the new fan amenities and state-of-the-art technology in the newly reconstructed stadium.
The Community Open House is a free, but ticketed event. FREE tickets will be available for pick up at the new Orlando Citrus Bowl Box Office, located on the north side of the stadium, at the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony event on Wednesday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Starting that same day, November 19th, residents can also obtain their FREE tickets online at OrlandoCitrusBowl.com.
Additional ticket pick up locations are also listed on the website and include:
Amway Center Box Office – 400 West Church Street (Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center – 101 North Parramore Avenue (Hours: Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
John H. Jackson Community Center – 1002 West Carter Street (Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
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