In the event held last year, Gentle Ben’s (865 E. University Boulevard near the University of Arizona) was packed with men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd and mascots such as Dusty the Roadrunner on hand.
Event organizers are promising for Tuesday’s event (which goes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.):
- Appearances by coaches, players & mascots
- Music & entertainment
- Giveaways and team swag
- Delicious food & drinks from Gentle Ben’s
- A whole lot of Tucson community pride
Teams/organizations confirmed to attend the rally are:
- FC Tucson
- Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta
- PADEL Alley USA
- Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop
- Tucson Sugar Skulls
- Tucson Baseball Club
- Tucson Roadrunners
- University of Arizona Athletics
“This is a great opportunity to come out and meet representatives from all the major sports teams and franchises here locally, all under one roof,” mentioned John Schones II, the Investor Recruitment Specialist of the Chamber of Southern Arizona. “The Chamber of Southern Arizona is a connector for businesses, fans, and the sports teams that call Tucson home.
“I grew up in this community as a youth playing sports, looking up to role models that played for the Toros for the U of A teams. Sports are a great way to unite the community, and we hope everybody comes out to support them in their upcoming seasons.”…