Before the South Carolina Gamecocks play the University of Michigan Wolverines in the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium they hit Clearwater Beach.

The teams, marching bands and cheerleaders enjoyed the surf and sand, participating in contests and events for the traditional Clearwater Beach Day near Pier 60 Dec. 30.

Thanks to Wayne Cathel for sharing this image on the Clearwater Patch Facebook page. Cathel, of Belleair Images, has more pictures from Clearwater Beach Day here.

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