ReliaQuest Bowl Parade takes over Ybor City

Ybor City hosts ReliaQuest Bowl parade

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports from Ybor City on the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Ybor City ahead of Michigan, taking on Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve at Raymond James Stadium.

YBOR CITY, Fla. - It was a party for Alabama and Michigan fans on Monday night in Ybor City as both teams lined the streets for the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade ahead of the big game on Tuesday at Raymond James Stadium.

"I am absolutely pumped. We're going to smoke Michigan, and then we are going to go all the way next year, and we're going to win the whole thing next year," one Alabama fan said.

Patrons line the streets of Ybor City during the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade.

The parade kicked off at 5:30 at the corner of 7th Avenue and 20th Street, stretching five blocks down 7th with fans cheering on their team on both sides of the street.

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"We wanted to just come down here just for vacation and then see if they could beat them. I mean, they beat Ohio State, so it'd be a great upset, but we're still going to go to the game and enjoy it," one Michigan fan said.

Some Alabama fans hope to get some revenge after losing to Michigan in the Rose Bowl last year.

"I had a big trip and went to Pasadena. Did the Tournament of Roses Parade. We had a great time, but we left losers, so this year is Alabama and Michigan again. And this year, we are not leaving losers. Roll Tide," another Alabama fan said.

Michigan cheerleaders perform as part of ReliaQuest Bowl Parade.

Meanwhile, for some Michigan fans, the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade is a family affair that involves multiple generations.

"Our son is in the Michigan Band. It's his senior year. Actually, in 1988, I was in the Michigan marching band and marched here in the Ybor City Parade, and we also played Alabama," one Michigan fan said.

Along with both schools' bands, multiple high school marching bands from places like Texas and Missouri marched in the parade. For some, it's their first time in Tampa.

"We're tailgating in the parking lot. They were doing pregame during the game, and they were going to show up down here somewhere on New Year's Eve," another Alabama fan said.

Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster for people interested in attending Tuesday's game. The game kicks off at noon at Raymond James Stadium.

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