Fireworks display, “Bite on The Bluff” featuring local food carts on tap for Friday, August 24 women’s soccer game
The University of Portland Pilots women’s soccer team is hosting University of Oregon at historic Merlo Field at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 24. A post-game fireworks display is scheduled, and will begin five minutes after the conclusion of the match (approximately 9 p.m.) and will be about 10 minutes in duration. Prior to kick-off, several local vendors will set up food carts in the Chiles Center Plaza in the annual “Bite on The Bluff.” Food service will begin at 4 p.m.
Bite on The Bluff is open to the public, and neighbors are welcome to come onto campus and watch the fireworks display. The food vendors at Bite on The Bluff will include Burgerville, Seven Rivers BBQ, Thai Cottage, Dano’s Dogs, Philly’s Best Sandwiches, Nicola’s/Louie’s Pizza, and TNT Kettle Korn.
The game marks the first match of the 2012 season in which students will be on campus – Orientation for new freshmen is set to begin on Thursday, August 23.
Tickets for the game are still available and can be purchased at PortlandPilots.com or by calling the Pilot Box Office at 503-943-7525.
