New Year's Day Parade
The annual New Year's Parade during AT&T Cotton Bowl Week is a family friendly celebration in Downtown Dallas. Scheduled for Thursday afternoon, Jan. 1, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.. The parade will feature the university bands and cheerleaders from the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, the Kilgore Rangerettes, high school bands and drill teams from across the country, and a number of floats, equestrian teams and specialty entries. For more information, click on the Parade link under the Fan's Guide at attcottonbowl.com or call 214-747-4288.

Dallas Chapter Cotton Bowl Pre-Party
Featuring Doug Addams
Date: Jan 1, 2009
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Location: Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Road
Dallas, Texas 75214
214.821.7469
Cost: $10 per person
Kids 12 and under get in free.
There will be a cash bar and food available for purchase. The spirit squads and Raider Red will make appearances, as well as the Scott McCurry Band. Be sure to show your TTAA membership card and be entered into a drawing for a free Cotton Bowl parking pass. Please contact social@dallastechsan.org or view www.dallastechsan.org for more information.

Cotton Bowl Pregame Party
Date: Jan 2, 2009
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM CT
Location: Automobile Building Fair Park
This event is hosted by:
The Texas Tech Alumni Association
The Red Raider Club
The Chancellor's Office
The President's Office
Institutional Advancement
Cost: $10 per person
There will be a BBQ lunch and a cash bar. The cheerleaders, pom squad and Raider Red will all be making appearances throughout the day.