Gaslight Bowl Bash kicks off the festivities leading up to the Holiday Bowl

On By Littum

A Marine San Diego instrument reflects the crowd. Photo by Chris Stone
An instrument reflects the crowd at a 2021 Holiday Bowl event. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

The Holiday Bowl festivities kick off Thursday with Snapdragon Bowl Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter at 17.00

The bash features a 6 pm Battle of the Bands between the Syracuse and Washington State marching bands, at the corner of 5th Avenue and Market Street.

In addition to bands, the free event includes live music, games, contests, photo opportunities and more.

The street party is a prelude to Friday’s main events.

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade begins at 10 on the bay near the San Diego County Administration Building, with marching bands, floats, drill teams and a procession of huge balloons.

Holiday Bowl, Friday at 17 at Snapdragon Stadium, features a clash between Syracuse of the ACC and Washington State of the Pac-12. Tickets are still available.