Get ready to paint Ann Arbor maize and blue this coming Saturday, as the University of Michigan prepares to celebrate its national football championship in grand style. Wolverines fans are expected to flood the streets for a parade starting at 4 p.m., which will kick off at the UM's President's House, traverse State Street and culminate at Schembechler Hall. Revellers are encouraged to snag a spot down State Street to the iconic football facility, as per university announcements.
For those looking to extend the festivities, the Champions Circle Collective will host a 7 p.m. celebration at Crisler Center. Ticket tiers are priced at $30 for the upper bowl and $60 for the lower bowl, with proceeds benefiting the university's student-athletes. According to the University's official announcement, priority ticket access will be given to donors and season ticket holders, with a public sale on the horizon, subject to availability.
Die-hard sports enthusiasts and the Wolverine community at large will not want to miss out on capturing the moment, as the event will also be broadcasted live on the Big Ten Network and streamed via the FOX Sports App. As reported by Maize n Brew, even more information is set to be released closer to the event date, though parade-goers are already gearing up to make Saturday a memorable one.
Parking for attendees will be available at various structures around campus, including locations on Thompson Street, Maynard, Thayer, and Forest Avenue. The buzz is palpable in Ann Arbor as Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared Tuesday to be Wolverine Day in Michigan, following the Wolverine's commanding 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies to secure its first national title since 1997. The doors for Saturday's Crisler Center event will swing open at 6 p.m., giving fans ample time to find their seats and soak in the celebratory atmosphere.
