This November 5–7, San Diego will come together to honor Bill Walton by spending the weekend the way he would: music, hoops, tie-dye as far as the eye can see, and the city he called home.
San Diego Celebrates Bill Walton
The weekend includes:
- San Diego Blood Bank’s Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive honors Bill’s lifelong commitment to giving back. Thursday, November 5 at Grossmont Center.
- Tie-Dye Day in San Diego on November 6 invites San Diegans to commemorate Bill’s joyful spirit by bringing color to our city. Wear tie-dye all day on Friday, November 6! Need tie-dye to join in the celebration? Get your National University Bill Walton Classic swag here: https://bill-walton-classic.checkoutstores.com/campaigns/bill-walton-classic
- Bill Walton Happy Hour at the Belly Up featuring the Electric Waste Band on November 6 celebrates Bill’s love of the Grateful Dead and benefits the Bill Walton foundation. Friday, November 6 at the Belly Up in Solana Beach.
- Letters to Bill presented by OneSD is an ongoing opportunity for people and organizations to share their personal memories and stories of Bill. Submit yours here.
And, of course, the anchor event of the week is The National University Bill Walton Classic on Saturday, November 7 – a college hoops doubleheader featuring Colorado vs. San Diego State in the men’s game (nationally televised on USA Network), and USD vs. UC San Diego in the women’s game. Saturday, November 7 at Pechanga Arena.