Jazz plan free fan party and purple carpet walk before home opener

The Utah Jazz will hold a free celebration for fans before their home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 23, KUTV reported. ^[1]

The event starts at 4 p.m. on SeatGeek Plaza outside the Delta Center. The team said it will have live music, food and drinks, and prize giveaways including Chick-fil-A sandwiches and T-shirts. Former Jazz player C.J. Miles will sign autographs and pose for photos. ^[1] The team's event page says Miles signs autographs starting at 4:30 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the first 1,000 fans at the Chick-fil-A tent receive a free sandwich. ^[2]

Shortly after the festivities begin, players will walk the Mountain Purple carpet into the arena and greet fans. ^[1]

Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. The game will air locally on KJZZ channel 14 and stream on SEG+ and Jazz+, according to the team. ^[1]