TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo has announced the dates and times of six pep rallies happening in downtown Toledo and on campus before three select Toledo football home games this season.

The first pep rally of the season begins on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9:15 p.m. at Pizza Papalis followed by Ye Olde Durty Bird, Cock 'n' Bull and The Blarney. The UT cheerleaders, UT pep band and Rocky the Rocket will perform at the four downtown restaurants and pubs.

Locations and times of each stop are listed below:

• • 9:15 p.m.  – Pizza Papalis, 519 Monroe
  • 9:30 p.m. - Ye Olde Durty Bird, 2 S. St Clair
  • 9:45 p.m.  - Cock n' Bull, 9 N. Huron
  • 10:00 p.m.  – The Blarney, 601 Monroe

This Saturday will be the first of three downtown pep rallies as Rocket fans will have the opportunity to celebrate 100 Years of Rocket football on Friday, Sept.15 and homecoming on Friday, October 6. Each pep rally will begin at approximately the same time and make each stop on the restaurant/pub tour.
 
Rocket fans will also have the opportunity to attend pep rallies on campus as well with three scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 30, Thursday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 4. Each pep rally will begin approximately at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at the Student Union steps in Centennial Mall.
 
Campus pep rallies will feature the Rocket football team, the UT marching band, the UT cheerleaders, Rocky the Rocket and football head coach Jason Candle. On September 14 as part of the 100 Years of Rocket Football Celebration, former quarterback Bruce Gradkowski will speak to the crowd.
 
UT students can earn Rocket Gold Reward points by checking in to the event via the Rocket Gold Rewards app through the SuperFanU smartphone app to win awards and prizes throughout the season while receiving giveaways from local sponsors. Athletic Department personnel will also be on hand to offer discounted season tickets to faculty and staff.
 
Season tickets and Opening night tickets versus Elon can be purchased at the UT Athletic Ticket Office at Savage Arena, online or by calling 419-530-GOLD (4653).

Pep Rallies on Campus: 

• Dates:
  • Wednesday, August 30 (Season Opener vs. Elon Pep Rally)
  • Thursday, September 14 (100 Years of Rocket Football Pep Rally)
  • Wednesday, October 4 (Homecoming Pep Rally)
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Student Union steps in Centennial Mall
    

Downtown Pep Rallies:

• Dates:
  • Saturday, August 26
  • Friday, September 15
  • Friday, October 6
• Times/Location:
  • 9:15 p.m.  – Pizza Papalis, 519 Monroe
  • 9:30 p.m. - Ye Olde Durty Bird, 2 S. St Clair
  • 9:45 p.m.  - Cock n' Bull, 9 N. Huron
  • 10:00 p.m.  – The Blarney, 601 Monroe