The Sugar Bowl announced its Fan Fest schedule of interactive events and musical performances taking place in New Orleans leading up to Alabama vs Ohio State on Jan. 1 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
- Indie pop bandย Fitz and the Tantrumsย will take the main stage onย Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 7:15 p.m. (all times ET).
- Three-time Grammy Award-winning groupย Trainย will headline the festivities on New Year’s Eve starting at 7:15 p.m.
- Alabama Pep Rally:ย Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3:00 p.m.
- Ohio State Pep Rally:ย Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 4:00 p.m.
The Fan Fest will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 1- 9 p.m. in the French Quarter atย the Jax Brewery parking lot off Decatur Street (418 North Peters Street).
Additionally, members of the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be recognized on the Fan Fest stage onย Dec. 31ย and at halftime of ย playoff semifinal.
Christopher Walsh has covered Alabama football since 2004 and is the author of 19 books. In his free time, he writes about college football.



