What happens if the Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the College Football Playoffs on January 20? What are their plans for the victory parade and other celebrations?
Notre Dame booked their spot in the national championship game by beating the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 in the Orange Bowl, and are now just one game away from claiming their first title since 1988.
Should they manage to do so, how will they celebrate? Notre Dame will be throwing a parade and it seems as though it will be a big one too with lots of local bars adjusting their opening hours and offers to mark the occasion.
So far, specific details for Notre Dame parade plans haven’t been announced but there is a lot of buzz in the air for the game and a lot of activity you can do at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia.
What can I do for Monday’s College Football Playoffs final?
The big moment itself will arrive on Monday, January 20 as the Fighting Irish take on the Buckeyes to become national champions, and Atlanta plans to make it a memorable day for the fans.
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Beginning in the morning, events and festivals will run all the way through the day until kick-off. From 10:00 am, fans can visit the Playoff Fan Central where they can mingle with each other and enjoy interactive exhibits and games.
Then from midday at 12:00 pm, the Allstate Championship Tailgate will be hosted by The Home Depot Backyard. A free event, fans can watch live ESPN action, listen to live music and see marching bands as well as watching extreme tailgating.
From 14:00 to 18:00, you can check out the Notre Dame On to Victory pregame party. Celebrating the history of the team and the moment they find themselves in, you can celebrate with Fighting Irish fans at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Then it’s time to prepare to watch the College Football Playoffs national championship game from 19:30. If you’re not at the Mercedes-Benz Arena to watch in person, you can head to the Notre Dame Club of Atlanta for an official watch party.
Located at Taco Mac Prado in Sandy Springs, fans can watch the game live with fellow Notre Dame supporters and can enjoy food, drinks and various special offers from the hosting joint.