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Downtown block party to celebrate UCF's historic football season

ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando and the University of Central Florida said Friday that they will host a downtown block party Monday evening to honor the football team's historic undefeated season.

The Knights won the 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on New Year's Day in a hard-fought battle against No. 7 Auburn, making it the only college football team to complete its season with a perfect record.

Monday's family-friendly event, which will include a pep rally, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Church Street Station, city spokeswoman Jessica Garcia said.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will present the team with a key to the city during the event, Garcia said.

"Thanks to the city of Orlando and Mayor Dyer for helping make this national championship celebration special for our student-athletes and fans," UCF Athletics Director Danny White said in a news release.

Photos: 2018 Peach Bowl

West Church Street will be closed between South Garland and Orange avenues during the rally. Click here for parking information.