Other Activities
Kansas Shrine Bowl Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children
There are traditionally many special fun, informative, and exciting activities surrounding the Kansas Shrine Bowl. >From tailgating parties to book fairs; From I-Dent a Kid to guest entertainers; >From 'Shrine Only Hospitality'* to special hot air balloon launch; From military salutes to flyovers.... Some activities happen every year and some depend on the location of the Shrine Bowl and availability of volunteers. ANNUAL SHRINE BOWL BANQUET: Held the Friday evening prior the game, this Banquet has grown to feed and entertains about 1,200 each year [open to all who have an advance reservation]. It features a performance of the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band, special recognitions and introductions of the All-Star Football Players and All-star Cross Country Runners, and speakers representing the east squad, the west squad, the band, the cheer squad, the cross country runners, the coaches, the International Shrine, the Kansas Grand Lodge, and the Kansas Shrine Bowl. INFORMATIONAL BREAKFAST: Held Saturday morning of the game, the breakfast is subsidized by the Kansas Masons. It is for the parents and guardians of band members, players, runners, and cheer squad members. The breakfast program provides helpful and interesting information about the Masonic and Shrine organizations in Kansas. Grand Lodge: For Masons only, this special opening of Kansas Grand Lodge is held at 1:00 p.m. on Shrine Bowl Saturday. It demonstrates unity between Masonic organizations and is used to introduce the Kansas Grand Lodge Officers, and officially receive and welcome the International Shrine Potentate [or his representative] and the five Kansas Shrine Potentates with their officers.
* Shrine Only Hospitality at the headquarter hotel; open for 2 hours following the Banquet; open for 2 hours following the Parade; and open for 3 hours following the Football Game. For Shriners and their guests only. |