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While you're in town for the Fiesta Bowl games be sure to check out these other events.

Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic presented by NCAA Football

West Valley
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Glendale Youth Sports Complex
Glendale, AZ 
Saturday, December 17, 2011

East Valley
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Sunday, December 18, 2011

As one of the Valley's most exhilarating experiences in youth football, the Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic presented by NCAA Football promotes more than just the fundamentals of the game. Boys and girls, ages 9 - 14, are invited to participate in this free, non-contact clinic led by trained athletes and experienced coaches. Young competitors walk away with the perseverance, discipline and determination necessary to achieve their maximum potential both on and off the field. There will be two separate clinics to accommodate participants in both the West and East Valley.

Fiesta Bowl Parade
11:00 a.m.
Central Phoenix, AZ
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Broadcast: ABC15 (Channel 15 - Metro Phoenix)
The Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation remains a time-honored Valley tradition and features a dazzling array of colorful floats, magnificent helium balloons, harmonious marching bands and spirited specialty and equestrian units.  Valley residents and visitors alike annually line the two-mile parade route in central Phoenix to witness this spectacular celebration, making the Parade a holiday custom known and loved by locals as well as fans traveling to celebrate the Festival of College Football.

14th Annual Fiesta Bowl Scottsdale Art Walk
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Scottsdale Arts District
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Scottsdale Gallery Association presents a series of free artists receptions, food samplings, music and demonstrations in more than 100 galleries in Downtown Scottsdale.

34th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship
6:30 p.m.
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, AZ 
Friday, December 30, 2011
As a long-standing Fiesta Bowl tradition, the Fiesta Bowl Band Championship has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious high school marching band competitions in the country. Featuring the nation's most highly decorated bands, the Band Championship welcomes participants to present their best 10-minute field presentations in front of a panel of judges who critique them on musical performance, visual performance, auxiliary techniques, percussion, drum majors and general overall effect.  The top bands from the preliminary competition are invited to compete for the coveted Grand Master's Trophy in the event finals.

Fiesta Bowl Museum
Exhibits feature memorabilia from Fiesta Bowl events and bowl games and some of college football's most prestigious award trophies.

Las Noches de las Luminarias 2011
December 1 - December 30, 2011
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Desert Botanical Garden
Experience this unique Southwest holiday tradition as the magic of thousands of hand-lit luminarias light the pathways and cast a soft glow on the Garden's world-renowned plant collection.

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
November 11, 2011 - January 7, 2012
Grand Canyon Railway
The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

ZooLights
Nov.  24 2011 - January 8, 2012
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Phoenix Zoo
When the sun goes down and the animals go to sleep, the Phoenix Zoo transforms into one of the largest holiday lighting events in the southwest with 2.5 million lights and more than 400 light sculptures from small stars to life size giraffe, elephants and orangutans.

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There are many dining options in the Scottsdale area. Here are just a few delicious restaurants to consider.

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Plan on attending this event but aren't sure on where to stay or where to eat? Whatever questions you may have contact one of our friendly concierge and we'll be happy to assist you.

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• Email: visitorinformation@scottsdalecvb.com
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  7014 E Camelback Rd
  Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  Monday-Saturday from 10am-7pm
  Sunday from 11am-4pm
  
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  Galleria Corporate Centre
  4343 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 170
  Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM MST
  Closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays