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Shamrock Schedule

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The following is a schedule of events surrounding this weekend's Notre Dame-Arizona State Shamrock Series football game in Arlington, Texas. All times are EDT. Kickoff for Saturday night's game is set for 7:30 and the game will air on NBC.

Friday

Kickoff Luncheon, 12:30 p.m.: Will be held at the Fort Worth Worthington Renaissance Hotel ballroom and features a variety of Notre Dame guests. Open to the public and tickets are available at www.nddallas.org

Pep Rally, 7 p.m.: Takes place at General Worth Square at 9th and Main streets in downtown Fort Worth. Features the Band of the Fighting Irish, the ND cheerleaders, the Irish Guard, leprechaun and other special guests. Free and open to the public. Texas recording artist Charla Corn will perform from 4:45-5:45.

Saturday

Mass (11 a.m.): At St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton Street in Fort Worth. The Rev. John I. Jenkins, Notre Dame's president will serve as celebrant and homilist. Free and open to the public.

Concert (4:45-5:30 p.m.): At AT&T Stadium West Plaza featuring the Band of the Fighting Irish. Open to the public, game ticket required.

A Notre Dame cheerleader pumps up the crowd during the Notre Dame vs. Temple college football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend.