Official Pre-game Tailgate Info

[Cycsk]

Here is the current list of official events.

Will they be designating bars for fans to gather at?
What is a "President's Gala?" I assume I'm not welcome! Seems like they need something for the "people" on Sunday night after the pep rally (in addition to roaming Beale Street).

Official Bowl Events

Thursday, Dec. 27
Team Welcome Party: 5:30 p.m. at AutoZone Park
Friday, Dec. 28
FCA Breakfast: 7 a.m. at Hilton Memphis Hotel
Professional Rodeo: 7 p.m. at Agricenter Show Place
Saturday, Dec. 29:
Players and Coaches Luncheon: Noon at Hilton Memphis
Sunday, Dec. 30
Beale Street Parade: 3 p.m. on Beale Street
Bash on Beale Pep Rally: 5 p.m. Beale Street
President's Gala: 7 p.m. Peabody Place
Monday, Dec. 31
Pre-Game Tailgate: 11 a.m. at Pipkin and Creative Arts Building
BBQ Bowl: Noon on Tiger Lane

[Boxerdaddy]

I am secretly hoping there is some ISU swag involved. Will I be disappointed?