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Photos: ReliaQuest Bowl Parade precedes Iowa Hawkeye game
The streets of Tampa were alive Tuesday night with the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade, which precedes the game, which will pit the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Vanderbilt Commodores Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Dec. 30, 2025 7:13 pm
George Goraieb, age 6, and Teri Fortmann look on during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
A member of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s department drives a motorcycle during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Pirates representing the Gasparilla festival throw beads during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Herky the Hawk marches during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Marching Band Performs during during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Anthony Arena of Tampa holds a cutout of Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Josh Immerfall of Iowa City holds his daughter Parker, age 7, on his shoulders during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Josh Immerfall of Iowa City holds his daughter Parker, age 7, on his shoulders during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Iowa fans look on during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Tampa Fire and Rescue members march during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Vero Beach High School marching band performs during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mr. Commodore waves to fans during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Fans and locals gathered to watch the marching bands from both Iowa and Vanderbilt as well as select national high schools’ bands, local first responders, and bowl game sponsors. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
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