In the next few weeks, South Florida will be hosting the Pro Bowl (January 31) and the XLIV Super Bowl (February 7). Both games will take place at the newly named Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. Over 120,000 visitors are expected to converge on the Super Bowl host city and the surrounding areas including Palm Beach County.
It is estimated that the average Super Bowl attendee spends four nights in a hotel, 85% are from another state, 70-90% arrive by plane, and the average fan spends $1,500 - $2,000 during his/her stay. Consequently, over the past few months, local officials and businesses have been working with the Super Bowl Host Committee planning local events for both visitors and residents to maximize the potential impact on the local economy.
A schedule of the events is featured below and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the festivities!
Thursday, January 28
Super Art and Jazz on the Avenue, East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach from 6pm – 10pm
Meet and greet NFL greats, interactive contests, Pass & Kick, FAU players, cheerleaders and Coach Howard Schnellenberger (former Miami Hurricanes coach), Atlantic High School marching band, football players and cheerleaders (www.downtowndelraybeach.com).
Friday, January 29
Meet & Greet Tailgate Block Party at Boston’s on the Beach, 40 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach from 5pm to 9pm
Wear your favorite jersey and interact with players from the past, present and future! Live music and food fest for an All-American football tradition (www.bostonsonthebeach.com).
Saturday, January 30
Pinball Palooza Family day at Old School Square in Delray Beach from 2:30pm-5:30pm
Meet professional football players from some of your favorite teams and enjoy arcade games. $5 family admission (www.oldschool.org).
Lions and Legends VIP Cocktail Party at the Old Homestead Steakhouse, Boca Raton Resort & Club from 4pm-8pm
Bringing together NFL Legends with autographs and an auction to benefit the Bennie Blades 36 Foundation. To secure tickets, visit www.ESMG.info or call 561-445-7066.
Youth Camp at Boca Raton High School from 8am -12pm
Interaction (for ages 6-12) with pro football players. Learn the basics of football including punt, pass and kick. Pre-registration required at www.esmg.info, 561-445-7066. Participants $15, Spectators $10
Monday, February 1
Habitat for Humanity “Super Build Day”, 721 NW 2 Street, Boynton Beach from 8am -5pm
Register to volunteer at www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.org.
Thursday, February 4
Super Clematis by Night, Clematis Street, West Palm Beach from 5pm-9pm
This is the largest free football celebration event in South Florida. Includes 2 stages of entertainment, featuring Starship with Mickey Thomas performing top 40 hits “We Built this City” and “Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now.” Meet and greets with pro football players. Interactive sports and “fan”tastic contests.
Saturday, February 6
Youth Camps
Dan Calloway Recreation Complex in Riviera Beach from 8am – 12pm
Interaction (ages 10-17) with pro football players to learn the fundamentals of the game. For more information about this free event, contact Riviera Beach Parks and Recreation at 561-845-4070.
Glades Central High School in Belle Glade from 8am – 12pm
Interaction (for ages 6-12) with pro football players. Learn the basics of football including punt, pass and kick. Pre-registration required at www.esmg.info, 561-445-7066. Participants $15, Spectators $10
Boynton Beach High School in Boynton Beach from 8am – 12pm
Interaction (for ages 6-12) with pro football players. Learn the basics of football including punt, pass and kick. Pre-registration required at www.esmg.info, 561-445-7066. Participants $15, Spectators $10
Please contact me if I can be of assistance or if you have any comments and/or suggestions. I can be contacted at sabrams@pbcgov.org or at my office at 561-355-2204 (West Palm Beach) or 561-276-1220 (Delray Beach). Please visit my Web site at http://www.pbcgov.com/
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