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Bearcats join the Big East with a "BANG!"

UC's Big East celebration, July 1, 2005, culminated with an impressive 25-minute display of fireworks over campus. The all-day party, from the breakfast for employees to the noon rally downtown on Fountain Square to the concert and fireworks in the evening, was designed to mark the University of Cincinnati's highly anticipated move from Conference USA to the Big East. photo/Lisa Ventre

UC's Big East celebration, July 1, 2005, culminated with an impressive display of fireworks. The all-day party, from the breakfast for employees to the noon rally downtown on Fountain Square to the concert and fireworks in the evening, was designed to mark the University of Cincinnati's highly anticipated move from Conference USA to the Big East. Photo/Lisa Ventre

The group Only Everything was one of three bands that provided entertainment throughout the night. photo/Lisa Ventre

The group Only Everything was one of three bands that provided entertainment. Photo/Lisa Ventre

Families arrived early for the kids fun zone. Plus, most in attendance received a free Bearcat ball cap. photo/Sam Stover

Families arrived early for the kids fun zone. Most received a free Bearcat ball cap. Photo/Sam Stover

Spectators got close-up to Rozzi's fireworks at UC July 1, 2005. photo/Dottie Stover

Spectators got close-up to Rozzi's fireworks at UC July 1, 2005. Photo/Dottie Stover

Even the downtown crowd got a taste of Bearcat spirit as the UC dance team performed on Fountain Square. photo/Lisa Ventre

Even the downtown crowd got the Bearcat spirit as the UC dance team performed on Fountain Square. Photo/Lisa Ventre

Athletic director Bob Goin had plenty to dance about July 1 as UC celebrated what will likely become Goin's greatest legacy. photo/Lisa Ventre

Athletic director Bob Goin had plenty to dance about as UC celebrated what will likely become Goin's greatest legacy. Photo/Lisa Ventre

Just as fans thought the show was over, pyrotechnicians of Rozzi's Famous Fireworks capped the night with this brilliant display. photo/Sam Stover

Just as fans thought the show was over, pyrotechnicians of Rozzi's Famous Fireworks capped the night with this brilliant display. Photo/Sam Stover

Young and old enjoyed the day of Big East activities at the University of Cincinnati July 1, 2005. photo/Dottie Stover

Young and old enjoyed the day of Big East activities at the University of Cincinnati July 1, 2005. Photo/Dottie Stover

Marianne Kunnen-Jones gets chummy with the Bearcat during the morning gathering for UC employees. photo/Dottie Stover

Marianne Kunnen-Jones gets chummy with the Bearcat during the morning gathering for UC employees. Photo/Dottie Stover

A panoramic view of the University of Cincinnati campus at dusk during the Big East celebration, July 1, 2005.  photo/Jay Yocis

A panoramic view of the University of Cincinnati campus at dusk during the Big East celebration, July 1, 2005. Photo/Jay Yocis