Did snow, ice wreck your plans? These watch parties will show Penn State’s bowl game
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- Winter storm threatens travel to the Pinstripe Bowl.
- Stadium tickets final; refunds possible only with ticket insurance for buyers.
- Alumni chapters will host watch parties in 25 states and D.C.
As winter weather works its way across Pennsylvania and New York, Penn State football fans might find themselves reconsidering plans to travel to the Pinstripe Bowl.
The Nittany Lions are set to face Clemson at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, but forecasted sleet and freezing rain could impact travel plans for those heading toward New York City on Friday. The latest models call for up to 6 inches of snowfall in eastern Pennsylvania and New York by Friday evening.
Ticket sales for the bowl game are final, though refunds may be available for those who purchased ticket insurance. Nonetheless, Penn State fans who plan on watching from home may be able to find a stadium-like atmosphere of their own by attending watch parties with other Nittany Lions fans.
Here’s a brief overview of some Penn State football watch parties in the State College area and beyond as the Pinstripe Bowl approaches.
Happy Valley hospitality
Penn State fans in the State College area can visit some local establishments to catch the Pinstripe Bowl before it kicks off at noon on ABC.
Scholar State College, the hotel at 205 E. Beaver Ave., will host a watch party inside its Big Spring Spirits tasting room starting at noon. There, fans can chow down on tailgate favorite snacks and drink specials while watching a live broadcast sponsored by Seven Mountains Media.
Happy Valley Live, the entertainment-focused spin-off of Philipsburg’s We Are Inn, will host a Pinstripe Bowl watch party, too. On Facebook, the venue at 1031 E. College Ave. said it plans to offer drink and food specials during the game before live music from Downfall, the Huntingdon-based rock band.
Fans hoping to find a more casual viewing experience in State College might also consider checking out Champs Sports Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Happy Valley Brewing Company and many other sports bars that are sure to screen the Pinstripe Bowl.
Parties across Pennsylvania
The Penn State Alumni Association oversees more than 100 chapters spread across the U.S., and many plan to host watch parties for the Pinstripe Bowl.
The university’s alumni network has organized watch parties in Pennsylvania through its Bucks County, Capital Area, Chester County, Lake Erie and Lehigh Valley chapters. The alumni association published a list of parties for 25 other states and the Washington, D.C., area, including eight chapters hosting celebrations in Florida alone.
You can find a full list of Pinstripe Bowl watch parties sponsored by Penn State alumni chapters at alumni.psu.edu/watch-parties.
Our list of Pinstripe Bowl watch parties is not exhaustive. If you know of an event that should be featured in this story, please share details by emailing mdisanto@centredaily.com.
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