BroncoSports: Fan Fiesta Updates For Jan. 23: Doors Open At 1:30 PM

Taco Bell Arena will be the site of Saturday’s “Fan Fiesta for Bronco Nation” to recognize the Boise State football team and its fans following its perfect 14-0 season. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with the official celebration beginning at 3 p.m. Admission is free with no ticket required. 

Free parking is available in the east stadium lot and south campus lots, including the Lincoln Garage with shuttles to Taco Bell Arena. The “Fan Fiesta” will not include an autograph session due to a women’s basketball game that evening. Spectators are invited to attend the 7 p.m. game against Hawaii at no charge. 

Gov. C.L.”Butch” Otter and City of Boise Mayor David Bieter are expected to join the celebration. Representatives from the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, including Chairman of the Board Alan Young and President John Junker, will make an official presentation of the 2010 Fiesta Bowl championship trophy. Boise State President Bob Kustra, WAC Commissioner Karl Benson and Athletics Director Gene Bleymaier also will participate in the festivities. 

National Coach of the Year Chris Petersen and select players will address the crowd, with the coaching staff and team on hand at the event. The Bronco players and coaches will be involved in numerous entertainment and fan interaction activities. 

The show will feature video highlights and music and dancing from the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band and drum corps, Harvey Neef Maneline Dancers and Boise State cheerleaders. 

Fiesta Bowl championship merchandise from the Bronco Shop and limited concessions also will be available within Taco Bell Arena.