Mizzou, Virginia fans to rally at Jacksonville Beach before showdown at TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

The excitement for the Gator Bowl kicks into high gear on Friday as Missouri and Virginia bring their team spirit to Jacksonville Beach for their bowl game’s annual pep rallies at Deck the Chairs. Virginia will start the festivities at 5:30 p.m., followed by Missouri at 6:15 p.m. at the Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion, marking one of the final celebrations before Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff at EverBank Stadium.