The band began the day with our LAST practice of 2007.
We next traveled to Busch Gardens for some free time to enjoy the park. I hung out with many of the other Field Assistants. We took a train around the park and saw lots of interesting animals, including my favorite - the rhinos!
We also walked around the park and saw the Clydesdale horses.
After enjoying our time at Busch Gardens we departed for today's performance, a parade through Ybor City and a Pep Rally at the end of the parade.
We played "On Wisconsin", "If You Want To Be A Badger", and "You've Said It All" on the parade route. There were lots of fans lining the streets and it was really exciting to be a part of the parade. At the end of the parade the band lined up to play another Pep Rally.
Director Mike Leckrone started the UW Band off with "On Wisconsin".
We alternated playing songs with the Tennessee Band. Their band was lead by their drum major. You can also see their baton twirlers in this photo.
After the Tennessee Band played, it was our turn again.
After going back and forth a few times, the Wisconsin Band ended with Mike Leckrone's version of the "1812 Overture".
We arrived back at the hotel around 9:00pm, ate dinner, and then the band cleaned their instruments so that they would look good at the bowl game.
We celebrated the New Year and then soon went to bed because we had to get up early the next day for the Outback Bowl.
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