University of Massachusets Athletics
Saturday's Football Fan Experiences: Military Appreciation Day & Band Day
October 29, 2019 | Football
Massachusetts hosts Liberty at Noon on Sat., Nov. 2
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts football program plays at McGuirk Alumni Stadium next on Sat., Nov. 2 as the Minutemen host the Liberty Flames for a Noon-time kickoff. The game marks two annual celebrations at McGuirk Alumni Stadium as it serves to host Military Appreciation Day as well as Band Day.
UMASS FOOTBALL FAN EXPERIENCE TENT
9:50 AM – MINUTEMAN MARCH
10:30 AM – McGUIRK ALUMNI STADIUM GATES OPEN
10:30 AM – COMMONWEALTH CLUB OPENS
10:45 AM – PREGAME SPIRIT PERFORMANCE
HALFTIME – BAND DAY PERFORMANCE
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UMASS FOOTBALL FAN EXPERIENCE TENT
- Bounce house (weather permitting)
- Temporary tattoo station
- Photos with Sam the Minuteman
- Sam the Minuteman coloring station
- The Happy Face Painter (9 a.m. - Noon)
- 2019 Season Ticket Holder Gift pickup
- Opportunities to win UMass-branded prizes, including pens, keychains, keytags, cell phone wallets, stadium cups, car magnets, vehicle decals and more
- Touch-A-Truck event including a variety of Milton CAT, first responder and military vehicles on Stadium Drive at the entrance to Lot 11
- Inclement weather location for Touch-A-Truck: on Stadium Drive in front of the University Child Care Center
9:50 AM – MINUTEMAN MARCH
- In its new location, the Minuteman March begins at the Northwest corner of the Bernie Dallas Mall
- Arrive by 9:45 a.m. to ensure your place in line to welcome the team prior to the game
10:30 AM – McGUIRK ALUMNI STADIUM GATES OPEN
- Camouflage drawstring bag giveaway
10:30 AM – COMMONWEALTH CLUB OPENS
- Single game passes available on a first come first serve basis (limited number)
- Ticket sales for Commonwealth Club are available on gameday only (no advance sales)
- Cash-only ($10 entry)
10:45 AM – PREGAME SPIRIT PERFORMANCE
- Catch the UMass Athletics Cheerleaders and the UMass Minuteman Marching Band at the Bernie Dallas Mall for a pregame performance setting the stage for the day's big event
HALFTIME – BAND DAY PERFORMANCE
- The Power and Class of New England is joined by HS Bands from all over the northeast for this once a year, unique performance
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