Friday Night on the Flats: Spring Football Game

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Friday April 20, 2012 - Sunday April 22, 2012
      9:00 pm - 2:59 am
  • Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium
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  • Fee(s):
    Free
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Contact

Dan Goldberger
GT Athletics

Summaries

Summary Sentence: Game has moved to Friday this spring to add fun and entertainment for all Yellow Jacket fans.

Full Summary: The Georgia Tech Spring Football game, which has historically been held on a Saturday, has been moved this spring in an effort to add fun and entertaining elements for all Yellow Jacket fans.

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Georgia Tech fans, students and alumni are invited to Tech's Friday Night on the Flats Spring Game.

The Georgia Tech Spring Football game, which has historically been held on a Saturday, has been moved this spring in an effort to add fun and entertaining elements for all Yellow Jacket fans. This free event will be great fun for all Yellow Jackets, including:

  • First chance to check out the 2012 Georgia Tech Football Team.
  • Pre- and post-game concerts on Callaway Plaza produced by IMG, Rock 100.5 and 99X.  
  • Post-game fireworks display, presented by Atlantic Station.
  • 790 The Zone broadcasting live all day from Callaway Plaza.
    • Barnhart & Durham, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Archer & Bell, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Appearances by Buzz and the Ramblin' Wreck. 
  • Great food and refreshments available. 
  • Cheerleaders, dance team and band performances. 
  • Meet former Georgia Tech greats for pictures and autographs.
  • Inflatables for kids. 
  • Win prizes from the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and IMG. Register to win by clicking here or enter on-site at promotional tables outside Gate 7. Prizes include: two tickets to Georgia Tech vs. Miami game; two pregame field passes for Spring Game; gift cards; signed Paul Johnson football; Select-A-Seat Opportunity for 2012 season tickets.

The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at Callaway Plaza. Pre-game concert begins at 6 p.m. Stadium gates open at 7 p.m., with kickoff at 7:45 p.m. Fireworks will be shot at 9:30 p.m. and post-game concert will begin at 9:45 p.m. 

Parking:
Fans attending Friday Night on the Flats will be able to park in designated lots around the Georgia Tech campus. Parking and shuttle service will also be available at Atlantic Station. Check back soon for more parking information.

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  • Created By: Kristen Bailey
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Apr 2, 2012 - 7:27am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 9:58pm