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Dana Howard, one of the greatest linebackers in Fighting Illini history, will serve as grand marshall for the parade at the New Year's Eve Illini Bash at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Dec. 26, 2007
PASADENA, Calif. -- University of Illinois athletic department officials announced today that former Illini All-American and 1994 Butkus Award winner Dana Howard will serve as the Grand Marshall for the parade at the New Year's Eve Illini Bash at Universal Studios Hollywood. On Dec. 30, Illini alum and Chicago television sports anchor Ryan Baker will emcee the Pep Rally at 10:30 a.m. at Universal Studios CityWalk. Alongside Baker will be All-American linebacker and 1995 Butkus Award winner Kevin Hardy, who will accompany and lead out the 2007 Fighting Illini football team and Head Coach Ron Zook.
Zook and the Fighting Illini football team will appear at the pep rally, as will the Marching Illini and Illini Cheer Team. The first 3,500 people will be allowed entry into the pep rally area.
Admission to the pep rally is free of charge and does not include access to Universal Studios Hollywood. Fighting Illini fans are encouraged to save their Universal Studios Hollywood visit for the next day - Monday, Dec. 31 - when Illini Bash takes place throughout the park.
Special $72.50 tickets to the Dec. 31 Illini Bash event, which will be held inside the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, are now on sale. That event includes all rides in the park, a special Illini parade, and access to a special Illini Bash room. It runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 31.
Fans must buy special tickets for the Illini Bash in advance through Ticketswest.com or by calling 1-800-325-SEAT anytime (24 hours/day). Tickets may not be purchased on the day of the event. For more information on Illini Bash, visit Rosebowlparty.com. For more information on the free Fighting Illini Pep Rally check the home or main football page on fightingillini.com.
