Athens to host championship parade for Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday
The moment Bulldog Nation has been waiting for is finally here! After an epic victory in the Peach Bowl and National Championship Game, the Georgia Bulldogs are ready to party and celebrate their hard-earned success with their fans.
The team has announced an electrifying championship celebration set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 14, featuring a spectacular parade, an exhilarating Dawg Walk, and an official program inside the iconic Sanford Stadium. This is an event that no Bulldog fan should miss!
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The celebration will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a parade along Lumpkin Street on the UGA campus, followed by a Dawg Walk starting at 1 p.m. and an official program inside Sanford Stadium at 2 p.m. Gates for the program will open at noon.
Due to ongoing construction at the stadium, there will be changes to the celebration compared to last year.
- The Dawg Walk will begin at the Baxter Street extension and proceed through the Tate Student Center Plaza.
- Entry to the program will only be through gates 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, and 5.
- Seating will be limited to the West, East, and North stands, as well as reserved seating on the field.
Regular gameday procedures will follow, and the campus will open to visitors on Saturday at 7 a.m.
The celebration in Athens marks the peak of an outstanding season for the Bulldogs. The team finished with an undefeated record and secured back-to-back national champions. ESPN reported that this achievement is a rare feat, with only Nebraska (1994-1995), Southern California (2003-2004) and Alabama (2011-2012) managing to win consecutive national championships since 1990.
Tickets for the program are free and will be available first to season ticket holders, faculty, and staff starting Tuesday morning. Any remaining tickets will be available to the general public on Thursday at georgiadogs.com.
Overall, the parade will be a wonderful celebration of the team’s success and a great opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for the Georgia Bulldogs. It will be a memorable day for the players, coaches, staff, and fans and an event that Athens will never forget!
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