Sugar Bowl Fan Fest brings bands and cheerleaders from the universities of Alabama and Utah to the Riverfront for two days of fun and spirited preparation. Entertainment includes interactive games, music, celebrity appearances and autograph signing sessions, viewing of college bowl games and more. Utah's band and cheerleaders perform at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Alabama's band and cheerleaders appear at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Blues Traveler takes the stage at 6 p.m. Thursday. Free admission. — Will Coviello
Noon-6 p.m. Wed.-Thu., Dec. 31-Jan. 1
Jax Brewery parking lot, 500 Decatur St.; www.allstatesugarbowl.com