Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, several Orlando City Commissioners and Florida Citrus Sports representatives joined hundreds of residents Wednesday, to celebrate the grand reopening of the Orlando Citrus Bowl.
In just 10 months, ninety percent of the 78-year-old historic stadium was demolished to make way for a $207 million reconstructed venue which now has a seating capacity of more than 65,000, multiple LED digital video boards, a 10,000 square-foot party deck, among other amenities.
The reconstructed Citrus Bowl is expect to continue to host signature events such as the Capital One Bowl and Russell Athletic Bowl, but as well, other high-profile games. Earlier this year, the city announced that the Cure Bowl will be played at the renovated Citrus Bowl on December 19, 2015. The reconstructed venue will also host teams from the American Athletic Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.
The Florida Classic will kick off at the renovated Citrus Bowl on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m.
