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The 10th annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl game kicks off tomorrow, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at FAU Stadium, featuring a first-ever matchup between Syracuse University and the University of South Florida. The Orange and Bulls were former Big East rivals and this is the first-ever appearance in the Boca Raton Bowl for both teams. The bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN Radio including ESPN 106.3 locally.

Here’s some pre-game events to enjoy before kickoff!

Joint Teams Pep Rally

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater. FREE Admission

The public is invited to join in on all the pre-game fun and bring their families, friends and colleagues out to the open-to-the-public pep rally featuring both of the 2023 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl teams’ bands, dancers and cheerleaders. The pep rally revs up excitement in Boca Raton for the only postseason college bowl game hosted in Palm Beach County. The pep rally night will be filled with excitement and pride for residents and visitors who have traveled from around the country to cheer on their teams. Food, beverages (including beer and cocktails) and vendor purchases are not included.

Bowl Game Day FAN FEST and Family Midway

Thursday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at FAU Stadium. FREE Admission

Outside of FAU Stadium, fans can get in the game spirit early by enjoying the family friendly pre-game fan fest filled with tailgating spirit leading up to opening ceremonies and kick-off of Palm Beach County’s only annual NCAA-sanctioned college football bowl game. The fun starts hours before kick-off with the popular Fan Fest and Family Midway that features family-friendly interactive games and activities for fans of all ages, amusement rides, food trucks, giveaways and contests, live band Wolfhawk, and an entertaining face-off performance between the South Florida and Syracuse bands and cheerleader squads. 

10th Annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl

Thursday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. at FAU Stadium. Purchase tickets here.

The big game will begin with skydivers dropping in to deliver the game ball and the coin for the opening coin toss. Also look forward to a performance of the national anthem sung by Kris Hoffman from Pratt & Whitney ahead of kickoff.

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No one knows Boca Raton quite like Paige Kornblue! A proud Boca native, seasoned journalist, and vibrant media personality, Paige brings the heart and soul of her hometown to life as a Boca magazine contributor. With nearly two decades of anchoring and reporting for top-rated TV stations across the country—including WPTV NewsChannel 5 (NBC) in South Florida—Paige has covered everything from major breaking news to inspiring local stories. She’s interviewed world leaders, sports icons, and entertainment legends, including President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Barbara Walters, Chris Evert, Jimmy Connors, Emmitt Smith, and Simon Cowell (yes, she sang for Simon and barely survived that interview!). Now with ESPN, Paige plays a key role in the Boca Raton Bowl—one of ESPN's 17 college football bowl games—while also hosting Inside the Boca Raton Bowl podcast, The Paige Kornblue Show podcast and Living Boca podcast, where she shines a light on the people, businesses, and stories that make this slice of South Florida so vibrant and diverse. Beyond the mic, Paige is a dedicated mother of three and a passionate community champion. She serves on the George Snow Scholarship Fund's Board of Trustees, the Boca Raton Historical Society's Community Advisory Committee, and The Boca Raton Club’s President Advisory Committee, all while supporting countless local non-profits. Follow Paige’s journey at PaigeKornblue.com

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