The Michigan Football Fans Guide to New Orleans

Should you be headed down to New Orleans this New Year for our Michigan Wolverines return to BCS prominence, there is much fun and debauchery to be had.  Not only is there much tailgating to do in anticipation of the game, but there is also the madness of New Orleans all around.  For those lucky souls who get to go down to the Big Easy for the January 3rd game, here are some of the things you cannot miss leading up to the Sugar Bowl.

1. The Boot (1039 Broadway Street)

2. Phillips (733 Cherokee Street)

Philips is a much classier bar, and would be a great location for the older crowd who wants the fun of the bar scene without the screaming sorority girls.  Philips features lots of nice seating and expensive drinks that are sure to please anyone looking to drop a bit of money for a fun night in NOLA.

3. Bruno’s (7538 Maple Street)

Bruno's is an excellent place to go to relive your college glory days.  Bruno's has lots of great beer and drink specials, and fantastic food to match.  This bar has a much louder atmosphere, and features pool, shuffleboard, and darts.  If you are looking for a rowdy time with your old college bros, Bruno's is definitely the place to go.

4. The Palms (7130 Freret Street)

For the younger, college aged crowd, The Palms is the quintessential college bar.  The Palms proudly asserts "Leave your dignity at the door and prepare to party till the sun comes up," so you know there is much havoc to be raised here.  They are most famous for their “Flip for it Friday” in which you can flip for your drink, and if you call it then drinks are on the house.

Cafe Du Monde

Stanley Restaurant

Clover Grill

Court of Two Sisters

If you are looking

to sit with other people in Maize and Blue there are a bunch of sections designated for Wolverines fans.  Sections 111-117 behind the Michigan (away team) bench is a big UM fans section, and I would assume that most if not all sections in the upper bowl above sections 111-1117 are designated for UM

fans as well.

Prior to game time there will be a multitude of pep rallys and fun events for UM students, fans and alumni.  On January 1st  there will be the Official University of Michigan Block Party and Pep Rally on Sunday, January 1, at 4 p.m., outside of the Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal Street.  The block party will feature a speech by Brady Hoke, The Michigan Marching Band, The Michigan Cheer Team, special guests, and a bunch of free give aways.  Additionally, on both January 1st and January 2nd from noon-8pm All State is hosting their official Fan Fest.  Both events will feature appearances by The Michigan Marching Band, team pep rallies with cheerleaders from both schools, football skills challenges, chances to win a Sugar Bowl V.I.P fan experience, and opportunities to take pictures with the Sugar Bowl Trophy. Admission to both of these events it free. Prior to the game on January 3rd, from 4-6:30 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, is the official 2012 University of Michigan Sugar Bowl Tailgate. This event is co-hosted by the Victors Club and will feature a full dinner buffet, cash bar, DJ, special guest appearances, give aways and and lots of Maize and Blue pride.