Any true sports fan has the calendar marked for February 7, 2010, when Super Bowl XLIV kicks off in South Florida. Check back soon for more information and complete event details, or visit the official site at www.superbowl.com. January 28
This Downtown Delray Beach event is an open house for merchants and restaurants that will attract Super Bowl visitors and local residents to downtown Delray. Planned activities include a Punt, Pass & Kick competition between boys and girls of different age groups; a flag football scrimmage between coaches and city staff verses Rocks players and the general public; a Dodgeball game and a 40-yard dash competition. Over 60,000 people are expected to attend this event. For more information, visit www.southfloridasuperbowl.com. January 29
See your favorite NFL players matched against "Celebrity Joes" at this boxing event. In attendance will be Miami Dolphins players and founders of South Florida Pros vs. Joes Lorenzo Hampton and James Pruitt, celebrity guests, NFL Hall of Famers Dwight Stephenson, Michael Irvin, Eric Dickerson, Lawrence Taylor, Dan Marino, Don Shula, Emmitt Smith, Bob Griese, Jim Kiick, Manny Fernandez and Larry Little. After the match, mingle with the stars at the exclusive after party. The event will be held at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach. January 29-February 7
This South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee event celebrates the nine past champions crowned in South Florida, while creating a visual bridge uniting the games played first at the Orange Bowl and now at Dolphin Stadium. Recycled steel is also used to create nine one-of-a-kind sculptures representing past champions along with the two conference champions, one of whom will join the great champions of past South Florida Super Bowls. Gerdau Ameristeel is providing recycled steel for the project that includes a large structure which will span South Beach's famed Ocean Drive along with 11 smaller structures that will be displayed on the Lummis Park side of the street. For more information, visit www.southfloridasuperbowl.com. January 29
From 6 p.m. to midnight, Ponce Circle Park in Downtown Coral Gables will be filled with activities and entertainment, as well as art, sports celebrities and Super Bowl-themed activities. A variety of live music lined up includes Ketchy Shuby (Soul), Fourth Dimension (Reggae), Jacob Jeffries Band (Smooth Rock), and DJ Le Spam and the Spam All Stars. Arrive early to enjoy all of the festivities as well as neighborhood restaurants. This free event is family-friendly and open to the public. For more information, visit www.artintheparkconcerts.com. January 30
Local businesses take it to the street with this extreme tailgating event in downtown Hollywood. Visitors will sample food from local restaurants and vote on their best tailgating experiences. Adding to the excitement will be several NFL cheerleading teams, and current and alumni NFL players who will be available for autograph signing at various locations during the day. Hollywood Boulevard will be transformed into a pedestrian tailgating challenge between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC), with tailgating packages to be raffled off. The event will be held in Downtown Hollywood, between 19th and 21st avenues. For more information, visit www.southfloridasuperbowl.com. February 1,3
This prestigious high-profile fishing tournament will feature legendary and current pro athletes and celebrities, all for a good cause. Proceeds will go to the families of Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, William Bleakley and Nick Schuyler whom were involved in a tragic boating accident in Tampa. The kickoff event will be held on February 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame, and will include a captain's meeting, final registration, silent and live Auctions and a video tribute to the boating accident victims. The event is open to all ages and will include divisions for ladies and juniors. Fishing starts February 3 at 7:00 a.m., with a weigh-in and dock party at 3:30 p.m., a cocktail party at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the dinner and awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets to the kickoff party and awards ceremony are open to the public and can be purchased in advance. For more information, call 305-667-0399. February 4
The South Florida Super Bowl XLIV Host Committee will join in the festivities at this popular weekly fountain-side concert series that draws thousands every Thursday to Centennial Square in Downtown West Palm Beach. Enjoy live music, tasty food, sidewalk shopping and, on February 4, something “Super” in celebration of the Super Bowl. For more information visit www.clematisbynight.net. February 6
Over 30 celebrities and professional athletes will storm the beach, setting the stage for a media frenzy. A who’s who of entertainment will face off in a no-holds-barred flag football game, going head-to-head in front of millions of viewers. One of Super Bowl weekend’s hottest tickets, the Beach Bowl will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. right on South Beach, with festivities starting at 1:30 p.m. and kickoff at 2:30 p.m.; Immediately following the game and trophy presentation, a post-game concert by the All-American Rejects will fill the beach with fans for an unforgettable performance.
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