It began as a part of the Miami Palm Festival. Soon it had its own name: The Orange Bowl. Today, name represents both a legendary field and a major sporting event.

Part of the legend stems from the game itself. For over 60 years the Orange Bowl has been one of a handful of classic Bowl games that showcases elite match-ups in college football. Eleven national collegiate championship games have been played here. The Orange Bowl was also the first major Bowl game to be played at night and it continues that tradition today.

Although intertwined with the games themselves, much of the legend has to do with the actual Orange Bowl stadium itself. The stadium is one of South Florida's most recognizable landmarks. It was home to the Miami Dolphins for over 20 years, including the year of the Dolphin's "perfect season" as the only NFL team to play an entire season undefeated. It continues to be the home field for the University of Miami Hurricanes and has hosted national and international soccer events and Super Bowls, as well as concerts by groups like the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.

But all great landmarks eventually require a facelift. The Orange Bowl Redevelopment initiative, due to be completed in the next two years, will greatly improve the experience of attending an event in the Orange Bowl. Along with structural improvements, new concessions, state-of-the-art scoreboards and premium seating options will be added.

So whether you're a fan of the games or simply enjoy the experience of being in a stadium that represents "hallowed ground," the Orange Bowl will continue to provide both for many years to come.