Memphis Grizzlies announce 2023 Grizzlies Caravan Tour

45 Fan Events Round Out Fall Event Schedule; Seven Stops Included on the Caravan Tour

Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies are inviting Grizz Nation to celebrate the start of the 2023-24 NBA season at a number of fan-friendly, Grizzlies-themed events throughout the Mid-South, including the 2023 Grizzlies Caravan Tour and multiple events in Memphis and surrounding areas.

The Memphis Grizzlies will tour the Mid-South with their annual Grizzlies Caravan Tour that tips off on Saturday, Aug. 26, in Huntsville, AL with a free Grizzlies Youth Basketball Clinic as well as a night out at the ballpark for the Rocket City Trash Pandas game. The caravan will continue throughout September and October with six additional scheduled stops in Florence, Ala., Little Rock, Ark., Jonesboro, Ark., Nashville, Tenn., Jackson, Tenn., and Starkville, Miss. This year’s caravan includes participation by Grizzlies Entertainment Teams and meet and greet opportunities with other special guests during select stops on the tour.

As part of the Grizzlies Caravan, the team is offering free Grizzlies Youth Basketball Clinics presented by Nike at each caravan stop, giving young athletes, ages 6-13, the chance to receive training from the Grizzlies Youth Basketball staff. Each clinic will offer skills instruction, contests and games, as well as opportunities to win special prizes. Boys and girls interested in attending a youth basketball clinic are encouraged to pre-register at Grizzlies.com/Caravan. Each participant will receive a Grizzlies Youth Basketball shirt or jersey.

In addition, the Grizzlies have partnered with Memphis Tourism and their members to offer fans at each regional stop some amazing prizes. Fans will have the opportunity to win a “Weekend in Memphis Getaway Package” for two at each of the caravan stops by signing up for Grizzlies E-News. The package includes a two-night hotel stay at a downtown hotel in close proximity to FedExForum, tickets to a Grizzlies game, Grizzlies swag and passes to local Memphis attractions. Fans can learn more about Memphis, the home of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll at memphistravel.com.

Festivities will continue throughout the fall, starting with a jam-packed Labor Day Weekend. The Grizzlies will celebrate 901 Day at AutoZone Park Friday, Sept. 1. Grizz Nights at Overton Park Shell are back on Saturday, Sept. 2, and will feature performances from the Grizzlies Entertainment teams. On Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4 they’ll help tip-off the grand opening of the renovated Tom Lee Park, with a free youth basketball clinic and other Grizzlies Entertainment Team elements. The Grizzlies will take over the Memphis Redbirds game on Saturday, Sept. 23, with Grizzlies Night at the Redbirds which will feature a special appearance from Grizzlies wing Desmond Bane. The Redbirds will be sporting limited edition jerseys to be auctioned off at the end of the night and will feature special appearances by the Grizzlies Entertainment Teams. In addition, fans can expect giveaways and live music on Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept.10 at the Germantown Festival and Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Cooper Young Festival.

Fans are encouraged to check Grizzlies.com/Caravan for a full list of events, both new and current, and for up-to-date information on the 2023 Grizzlies Caravan and Fall Events schedule. A complete listing of events can be found below. Appearances subject to change.

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