Rally on the Red Headlines Bowl Week Public Events Lineup

SHREVEPORT, La. (Sept. 30, 2025) – Bowl Week in Shreveport-Bossier City means more than just the bowl game – it is a celebration of college football in the community, and the annual Rally on the Red, presented by Live! Casino & Hotel and Heard, McElroy & Vestal, will headline the week of free public events leading into the big game.

Leading into the 49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST, the Independence Bowl Foundation will host a variety of free public events for fans of all ages to enjoy. These events include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Breakfast, Rally on the Red and Coca-Cola Fan Fest.

FCA Breakfast

Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast is presented annually for the participating teams and their coaching and administrative staff. Hosted by the NWLA FCA Chapter, this event annually hosts hundreds guests, providing breakfast and featured speakers who give their testimonies. This event is a great way to celebrate faith during the Christmas season.

Rally on the Red, presented by Live! Casino & Hotel and Heard, McElroy & Vestal

Monday, December 29 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Louisiana Boardwalk and East Bank District

The Rally on the Red, presented by Heard, McElroy & Vestal and Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, aims to get local and traveling Independence Bowl fans ready for game day with four free events for fans of all ages the night before the game. The Mardi Gras Preview Parade will begin the night at 6:30 p.m. – flowing through the Louisiana Boardwalk and East Bank District. Following the parade’s conclusion, the two school marching bands will play in a Battle of the Bands at 7:15 p.m. in the East Bank District Plaza. After the two bands duke it out, a fireworks show at 7:45 p.m. will lead into the headliner of the night at 8 p.m. – a free Parish County Line concert in Hurricane Alley in the East Bank District in Bossier City.

Coca-Cola Fan Fest

Tuesday, December 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Silver Lot outside Independence Stadium

The fun will start early on game day, Tuesday, December 30, with Coca-Cola Fan Fest from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Silver Lot outside Independence Stadium. Coca-Cola Fan Fest has entertainment for all ages – featuring music, cornhole, a Kids’ Zone and inflatables, face painting, local food trucks, drinks, and more. More details on the musical acts will be announced at a later date.

The Bowl Week events will lead into the 49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, which kicks off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST between the Big 12 Conference and Conference USA. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/Tickets. There is a variety of ticket packages available – including individual tickets, group tickets, Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs, Small Business Fan Packs and more. For ticketing questions, fans can email [email protected] or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712.

For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules.  

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game. The 49th edition will kick off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference and television agreements also run through the 2025 bowl game. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.