Notre Dame x Grateful Dead Mascot Bears Tee jayhawks Officially licensed by the University

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but the Grateful Dead’s connection to the University of Florida was solidified through their iconic 1980 performance at the legendary O’Connell Center

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The Dead’s free-form musical style and improvisation resonated with the vibrant student culture

but plenty of students still found their way to the music—drawn to its freewheeling spirit and sense of community

Notre Dame x Grateful Dead Mascot Bears Tee jayhawks Officially licensed by the UniversityOfficially licensed by the University of Notre Dame and Grateful Dead available exclusively through Class Trip. A marriage of two iconic American brands. While they didnt perform directly at Notre Dame, the Deads regional presence significantly impacted the local culture and the Notre Dame student body in several key ways. Chicago became a central hub for the Grateful Deads Midwest performances, with major shows at venues like the Auditorium Theatre,