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NFL / Super Bowl

January 22, 2016
For the first time in more than 50 years, the N.F.L. Draft was not held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Instead, the first three rounds of this year's draft took place at the Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago.
For the first time in more than 50 years, the N.F.L. Draft was not held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Instead, the first three rounds of this year's draft took place at the Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
Across the street from the theater in Grant Park, the free fan festival known as Draft Town was the approximate size of 15 football fields. The 90,000-square-foot 'town' inhabited the same space where Lollapalooza is held annually.
Across the street from the theater in Grant Park, the free fan festival known as Draft Town was the approximate size of 15 football fields. The 90,000-square-foot "town" inhabited the same space where Lollapalooza is held annually.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
The final round of the draft took place at an area of Draft Town known as Selection Square.
The final round of the draft took place at an area of Draft Town known as Selection Square.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
At 'Combine Corner,' guests could participate in some of the same activities that N.F.L. prospects take part in at the N.F.L. Scouting Combine. At 'Run Like the Wind,' fans could test their speed while running alongside a 40-foot LED screen that showcased footage of pro football players running the 40-yard dash.
At "Combine Corner," guests could participate in some of the same activities that N.F.L. prospects take part in at the N.F.L. Scouting Combine. At "Run Like the Wind," fans could test their speed while running alongside a 40-foot LED screen that showcased footage of pro football players running the 40-yard dash.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
Fans could also participate in a vertical jump.
Fans could also participate in a vertical jump.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
All 32 N.F.L. Clubs set up 'team houses' at A.F.C. Row and N.F.C. Row. The teams' tents were filled with memorabilia.
All 32 N.F.L. Clubs set up "team houses" at A.F.C. Row and N.F.C. Row. The teams' tents were filled with memorabilia.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
Guests could watch the draft live from LED screens prominently displayed in Draft Town.
Guests could watch the draft live from LED screens prominently displayed in Draft Town.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
Throughout the draft, the Chicago fixture Buckingham Fountain lit up in the colors of various N.F.L. teams.
Throughout the draft, the Chicago fixture Buckingham Fountain lit up in the colors of various N.F.L. teams.
Photo: Courtesy of Choose Chicago/Adam Alexander Photography
Super Bowl City will be open in downtown San Francisco from January 30 to February 7. Organizers added an extra weekend to the activation so locals can enjoy the Super Bowl celebrations before masses of tourists descend.
Super Bowl City will be open in downtown San Francisco from January 30 to February 7. Organizers added an extra weekend to the activation so locals can enjoy the Super Bowl celebrations before masses of tourists descend.
Rendering: Courtesy of the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee
Bud Light House of Whatever
Bud Light House of Whatever

Bud Light, the N.F.L.'s official beer sponsor, abandoned its five-year-old Bud Light Hotel this year in favor of something new. Named the Bud Light House of Whatever, the new activation took over a downtown Phoenix hotel and played off the brand's marketing tagline: "The Perfect Beer for Whatever Happens." Produced by Mosaic, the experience ran from January 30 to February 1, and organizers aimed to treat guests to "Up for Whatever," or unpredictable, experiences.

Photo: Getty Images for Bud Light
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The Fort Lauderdale party spilled out into the courtyard shared by Vibe Ultra Music Lounge, O Lounge, and Yolo.
The Fort Lauderdale party spilled out into the courtyard shared by Vibe Ultra Music Lounge, O Lounge, and Yolo.
Photo: The Passion Group
In Fort Lauderdale, organizers created two photo areas with the Maxim logo: one at the end of the red carpet for V.I.P.s and another on the other side of the same wall for the general public.
In Fort Lauderdale, organizers created two photo areas with the Maxim logo: one at the end of the red carpet for V.I.P.s and another on the other side of the same wall for the general public.
Photo: The Passion Group
Model-turned-DJ Catherine McQueen manned the turntables from an elevated platform in Fort Lauderdale.
Model-turned-DJ Catherine McQueen manned the turntables from an elevated platform in Fort Lauderdale.
Photo: The Passion Group
Mario Ink provided two models wearing body-painted shirts with the Maxim logo for the Chicago party.
Mario Ink provided two models wearing body-painted shirts with the Maxim logo for the Chicago party.
Photo: Matthew Reeves
D. Ramirez served as the DJ at the Chicago party.
D. Ramirez served as the DJ at the Chicago party.
Photo: Matthew Reeves
Motorola Xoom sponsored the main Maxim party in Dallas and also the parties in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and San Diego.
Motorola Xoom sponsored the main Maxim party in Dallas and also the parties in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and San Diego.
Photo: Matthew Reeves
Confetti fell from the ceiling as the crowd in Chicago danced.
Confetti fell from the ceiling as the crowd in Chicago danced.
Photo: Matthew Reeves
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Rendering: Event Eleven Design for ESPN
With most of Super Bowl XLVIII's parties taking place in Manhattan, marketers looked to incorporate the city's iconic skyline in design of their events. In particular, ESPN's effort at Pier 36, designed by Event Eleven, featured 20 model skyscrapers illuminated from within. Drapes that mimicked a starlit sky added to the effect.
With most of Super Bowl XLVIII's parties taking place in Manhattan, marketers looked to incorporate the city's iconic skyline in design of their events. In particular, ESPN's effort at Pier 36, designed by Event Eleven, featured 20 model skyscrapers illuminated from within. Drapes that mimicked a starlit sky added to the effect.
Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images for ESPN
Animal Planet also incorporated the New York City skyline into its activation, the Puppy Bowl Experience at Discovery Times Square Exposition. Projections above the images of Manhattan blended a starry night sky with tweets from guests.
Animal Planet also incorporated the New York City skyline into its activation, the Puppy Bowl Experience at Discovery Times Square Exposition. Projections above the images of Manhattan blended a starry night sky with tweets from guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Animal Planet
For Fox's Super Saturday Night blowout, which took place under a tent in Central Park, producers Angel City Designs created abstract New York apartment buildings to house entertainers. Neon lights in the shape of lightbulbs helped illuminate the two towers, which held dancers as well as an airbrush artist who painted a model wearing a ball gown.
For Fox's Super Saturday Night blowout, which took place under a tent in Central Park, producers Angel City Designs created abstract New York apartment buildings to house entertainers. Neon lights in the shape of lightbulbs helped illuminate the two towers, which held dancers as well as an airbrush artist who painted a model wearing a ball gown.
Photo: Andre Maier
PepsiCo's PepCity pop-up at Bryant Park offered a more unusual take on the skyline with a mural made from Cheetos.
PepsiCo's PepCity pop-up at Bryant Park offered a more unusual take on the skyline with a mural made from Cheetos.
Photo: Courtesy of Invnt
Other brands also incorporated their products into the decor, including Bud Light, whose activation played host to concerts as well as Playboy's party. A chandelier was made using aluminum beer bottles.
Other brands also incorporated their products into the decor, including Bud Light, whose activation played host to concerts as well as Playboy's party. A chandelier was made using aluminum beer bottles.
Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Playboy
Maxim's two-day Big Game Weekend event at Espace offered a more urban take on New York, with chain-link fences and walls marked with 'Post No Bills' signs. As a nod to the thriving street-art scene, the backdrop for the stage resembled a graffiti-covered brick wall. The event was produced by Talent Resources Sports, with decor by Empire Entertainment.
Maxim's two-day Big Game Weekend event at Espace offered a more urban take on New York, with chain-link fences and walls marked with "Post No Bills" signs. As a nod to the thriving street-art scene, the backdrop for the stage resembled a graffiti-covered brick wall. The event was produced by Talent Resources Sports, with decor by Empire Entertainment.
Photo: Anna Sekula/BizBash
The logo of ESPN the Party, which illuminated the floor near the entrance, included a playful take on the New York subway system with 'NYC' mimicking the colors and shapes used to identify the train's different lines. Maxim also used subway imagery on the custom T-shirts worn by staffers.
The logo of ESPN the Party, which illuminated the floor near the entrance, included a playful take on the New York subway system with "NYC" mimicking the colors and shapes used to identify the train's different lines. Maxim also used subway imagery on the custom T-shirts worn by staffers.
Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
A more subtle nod to the city's many sights was the use of marquee lights. At DirecTV's bash at Pier 40, event producers CL22 Productions used the illuminated signs to customize the cavernous tent space.
A more subtle nod to the city's many sights was the use of marquee lights. At DirecTV's bash at Pier 40, event producers CL22 Productions used the illuminated signs to customize the cavernous tent space.
Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for DirecTV
The Friday-night fund-raiser for the Giving Back Fund also used marquee-style lighting to brand the stage for the live auction hosted by actor Alec Baldwin.
The Friday-night fund-raiser for the Giving Back Fund also used marquee-style lighting to brand the stage for the live auction hosted by actor Alec Baldwin.
Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for the Giving Back Fund
At Playboy's Friday-night party at the Bud Light Hotel, an activation for the A&E series Bates Motel included a check-in desk and four plasma-screen 'windows' that appeared to be blank. But when guests put on polarized sunglasses, they could catch a voyeuristic look into the motel rooms. Kadan Productions designed the activation.
At Playboy's Friday-night party at the Bud Light Hotel, an activation for the A&E series Bates Motel included a check-in desk and four plasma-screen "windows" that appeared to be blank. But when guests put on polarized sunglasses, they could catch a voyeuristic look into the motel rooms. Kadan Productions designed the activation.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Playboy
To add football-theme elements to the Puppy Bowl Experience, Discovery Communications marked the entrance to its Times Square activation with an oversize inflatable helmet.
To add football-theme elements to the Puppy Bowl Experience, Discovery Communications marked the entrance to its Times Square activation with an oversize inflatable helmet.
Photo: Courtesy of Discovery Communications
Nods to football—the players, the teams, and other thematic imagery—were common at many Super Bowl parties and promotions. At Maxim, Coors Light offered jersey-shaped koozies alongside bottles of its brew.
Nods to football—the players, the teams, and other thematic imagery—were common at many Super Bowl parties and promotions. At Maxim, Coors Light offered jersey-shaped koozies alongside bottles of its brew.
Photo: Anna Sekula/BizBash
Heineken used a closeup image of a football—in the brand's signature green hue—to wrap its photo booth at the Giving Back Fund's Big Game Big Give benefit.
Heineken used a closeup image of a football—in the brand's signature green hue—to wrap its photo booth at the Giving Back Fund's Big Game Big Give benefit.
Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for The Giving Back Fund
With so many of the Super Bowl events taking place late at night, lighting became an important element. Fox's Saturday-night bash used more than 650 lights in its tent and on stage; the lights became part of the decor in the tiered lounges where clear stools complemented the colorful lights beneath the floor. Los Angeles-based Kinetic Lighting handled the event's lighting.
With so many of the Super Bowl events taking place late at night, lighting became an important element. Fox's Saturday-night bash used more than 650 lights in its tent and on stage; the lights became part of the decor in the tiered lounges where clear stools complemented the colorful lights beneath the floor. Los Angeles-based Kinetic Lighting handled the event's lighting.
Photo: Andre Maier
To give the illusion of the rolling ocean, synced screens showed the sea and sky on a pirate ship set promoting the new Starz series Black Sails. The scene was part of the Time Warner Cable Studios pop-up, which ran the week before the Super Bowl and promoted shows from several networks.
To give the illusion of the rolling ocean, synced screens showed the sea and sky on a pirate ship set promoting the new Starz series Black Sails. The scene was part of the Time Warner Cable Studios pop-up, which ran the week before the Super Bowl and promoted shows from several networks.
Photo: Beth Kormanik/BizBash
Bud Light at Union Square
Bud Light at Union Square

Bud Light took over San Francisco's Union Square to create a 30,000-square-foot "fan haven." Open to the public aged 21 and over, the activation featured a beer garden serving Bud Light in commemorative cans and bottles; proceeds from Bud Light sales benefited the United Way of the Bay Area's poverty-fighting programs. There were also interactive football-theme activities, including virtual opportunities to catch a football, block opponents, and do a touchdown dance. Mosaic once again produced Bud Light's Super Bowl activations.

Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Bud Light
Bud Light at Union Square
Bud Light at Union Square

The activation served up 32 grilled cheese sandwich variations, each inspired by an N.F.L. team. The sandwiches were created by Top Chef alum Casey Thompson. Options included the "Cheese Steak," inspired by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Bud Light
Bud Light Party
Bud Light Party

Instead of its traditional Bud Light Hotel, the brand hosted the "Bud Light Party" at the Clift Hotel. The activation was inspired by a presidential campaign headquarters and coordinated with the beer brand's new marketing campaign. Guests were invited to snap photos at the same podium that was featured in its Super Bowl commercial, which featured actors Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen.

Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Bud Light
DirecTV and Pepsi Super Thursday Night
DirecTV and Pepsi Super Thursday Night

This year, DirecTV partnered with Pepsi to present a series of events surrounding the Super Bowl. Held at Pier 70, the events were meant to showcase music, technology, and art. The Thursday-night kickoff, dubbed DirecTV and Pepsi Super Thursday Night, featured a concert from Dave Matthews Band. Organizers wanted the concert venue to provide maximum fan engagement and brought in a cutting-edge sound system, arty designs, and projection-mapped photo walls. Murphy Productions built and designed the venue. Kuki Design handled decor.

Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for DirecTV
DirecTV and Pepsi Super Thursday Night
DirecTV and Pepsi Super Thursday Night

Projection-mapped images appeared on the exterior of the venue at Pier 70. Both the DirecTV and Pepsi logos also appeared in lights on the building's façade.

Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for DirecTV
DirecTV Super Saturday Night Co-Hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV
DirecTV Super Saturday Night Co-Hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV

On Saturday night, DirecTV once again hosted its "Super Saturday Night" party, which is open by invite only and is known for featuring big-name talent. (Last year, Rihanna and Kanye West appeared.) This year's event took place at the same Pier 70 venue that hosted the Thursday- and Friday- night concerts, and Run-DMC was one of the acts.

Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DirecTV
DirecTV Super Saturday Night Co-Hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV
DirecTV Super Saturday Night Co-Hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV

Red Hot Chili Peppers also performed at the Saturday night bash. The band put on a 60-minute set which featured songs such as "Under the Bridge," "Californication," and "Otherside."

Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for DirecTV
Pepsi Kola House
Pepsi Kola House

Additional events from Pepsi included the private Kola House preview at Pier 70 on Friday. The pop-up event provided a sneak peek at Kola House, a lounge and event space the brand will open this spring in New York's meatpacking district. At the event, guests could sample specialty drinks created by so-called "cocktail creator and flavor chemist" Alex Ott. Drinks included the white-cranberry "East Meets West," which contained ingredients such as Persian cucumber and California lime.

Photo: Steve Jennings
ESPN the Party
ESPN the Party

ESPN, a returning Super Bowl party host, held its bash on Saturday night at Fort Mason. With production and design from Event Eleven, the event featured a performance by Nick Jonas and his surprise guest, brother Joe Jonas.

Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved
ESPN the Party
ESPN the Party

Fort Mason is a former military port facility, and Event Eleven's design paid homage to the building's nautical past. Elements of decor included dock pylons, fishing cages with pulleys, nautical ropes, and other thematic props.

Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved
ESPN the Party
ESPN the Party

Inside, there were custom chandeliers made from Edison bulbs and nautical ropes, candlelight, and areas devoted to various sponsors. Express, for example, hosted a station where guests could pick up screen-printed T-shirts with the "ESPN the Party" logo. At the bar, servers poured drinks from sponsors Coors Light and Mercedes-Benz. Lux Lounge Event Furniture Rentals provided some of the rentals.

Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved
ESPN the Party
ESPN the Party

A photo activation from Mercedes-Benz let guests pose in front of a model vehicle and a backdrop featuring San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved
'Maxim' and Bootsy Bellows Super Bowl Party
'Maxim' and Bootsy Bellows Super Bowl Party

Another returning event host, Maxim, formed a new partnership with Los Angeles nightclub Bootsy Bellows this year. The two brands hosted an event on Saturday night at Treasure Island. The custom venue was fitted with a concert-style sound system, LED video walls, and V.I.P. tables with bottle service. Featuring performances from A$AP Rocky and Lil Wayne, the event was produced by Karma International.

Photo: Michael Bezjian/Getty Images for Maxim
'Maxim' ande Bootsy Bellows Super Bowl Party
'Maxim' ande Bootsy Bellows Super Bowl Party

Dodge was a sponsor and hosted a "Thrill Ride Experience" that let guests test out its high-performance vehicles.

Photo: Michael Bezjian/Getty Images for Maxim
Rolling Stone Live
Rolling Stone Live

Rolling Stone partnered with Talent Resources Sports to host its party at the San Francisco Design Center on Saturday night. The venue's look recalled the interior of a nightclub. 

Photo: Chris Roque
Rolling Stone Live
Rolling Stone Live

The event featured entertainment from several acts, including singer Elle King (pictured), DJ Irie, and Avicii. Toast handled production, talent, and celebrity wrangling.

Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone Live
Rolling Stone Live

The event's talent lineup was featured in glowing signage that appeared behind a miniature mock-up of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Photo: Chris Roque
Rolling Stone Live
Rolling Stone Live

A new activation was a V.I.P. lounge from the nightclub chain Tao. Filled with plush lounge furniture, the space offered bottle service from Belvedere vodka.

Photo: Chris Roque
Rolling Stone Live
Rolling Stone Live

The entrance was lined with a branded step-and-repeat, where celebrity guests including actors, athletes, musicians, and Jiff the Pomeranian posed. 

Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for Rolling Stone
'Playboy' Party
'Playboy' Party

Playboy hosted its party in a tent spanning Lot A of AT&T Park on Friday night. "This year, we are literally building our venue from the ground up, with a structure tent within [the park]," said Amanda Civitello, Playboy's vice president of events and promotions, before the event. "This allows us the freedom to design the event from scratch to ensure party guests have an amazing experience, as well as integrate our advertisers organically into the overall look and feel." Civitello worked with the Visionary Group to produce and design the event, which drew some 2,000 guests.

Photo: Kevin Mazur
'Playboy' Party
'Playboy' Party

Sponsors included Dodge. As V.I.P. guests arrived, they traveled through a "time portal tunnel" that showcased visuals from Playboy and Dodge's past, including photos of vintage cars and magazine covers.

Photo: Jason Merritt
'Playboy' Party
'Playboy' Party

Additional activations from Dodge included an interactive hologram of the brand's signature "hellcat."

Photo: Kevin Mazur
'Playboy Party
'Playboy Party

Playboy's March issue will be the first to feature the brand's highly publicized redesign. To get a sneak peek at the issue, guests could post to Instagram to receive a copy from a social-media-activated vending machine.

Photo: Kevin Mazur
'Playboy' Party
'Playboy' Party

Effen was another sponsor. The vodka brand hosted a "Molecular Mixology" bar, featuring a cocktail list curated by local bar Benjamin Cooper. Drinks included the Effen 75, made with Effen vodka, elements of bergamot citrus, orange liqueur, and a champagne float of spiced cranberry bubbles. The event also featured 24 Playboy Playmates in the brand's iconic bunny costumes.

Photo: Kevin Mazur
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe

Animal Planet aired its popular Puppy Bowl on Sunday. In honor of the televised event, the company staged the Puppy Bowl Cafe in the Ferry Building Thursday to Sunday. The café served snacks and drinks daily and was open to the public.

Photo: Alison Yin/AP Images for Discovery Communications
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe

The activation featured a live replica of the Puppy Bowl each day and drew more than 5,000 guests daily.

Photo: Courtesy of Animal Planet
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe

For the first time this year, guests could use virtual reality devices to feel as though they were watching the puppies' "scrimmage" from the center of the field.

Photo: Courtesy of Animal Planet
New Era Style Lounge
New Era Style Lounge

New Era teamed up with the N.F.L. to host the three-day New Era Style Lounge in the Parlor room inside the Battery from Thursday to Saturday. The event, which marked the first major Super Bowl activation from New Era, invited V.I.P. guests to stop by and receive gifts from Levi's, Bose, Colourpop, Acustom Apparel, IV Doc Vitamin Bar, Fresh, Noir, and Reddit. New Era also provided customized caps. A OK produced the activation.

Photo: Misha Vladimirskiy
New Era Style Lounge
New Era Style Lounge

Activities included a "Lip Sync Battle," which pitted celebrities against athletes. The fun competition was hosted by SpikeTV.

Photo: Misha Vladimirskiy
New Era Style Lounge
New Era Style Lounge

Levi's hosted a custom denim bar at the lounge (pictured). Guests could also customize a set of Bose headphones.

Photo: Misha Vladimirskiy
New Era Style Lounge Super Bowl Concert
New Era Style Lounge Super Bowl Concert

On Saturday night, the style lounge hosted a party that featured a performance from rapper Future (pictured). DJ Mia Moretti opened the night, and Diplo was the final act.

Photo: Misha Vladimirskiy
The Bleacher Report's Bleacher Ball
The Bleacher Report's Bleacher Ball

The Bleacher Report hosted its first-ever Super Bowl party at the Mezzanine on Friday. Presented by Go90 and with sponsorship from Jim Beam and Bose, the night featured a performance from Zac Brown Band. The night's beneficiary was the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Bleacher Ball
The Bleacher Report's Bleacher Ball
The Bleacher Report's Bleacher Ball

The entrance to the event was decked with custom hashtags and prompts for guests to download Go90, which streams live sports. 

Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Bleacher Ball
The Bleacher Report's Bleacher Ball
The Bleacher Report's Bleacher Ball

Jim Beam set up a custom bar, where specialty cocktails included a Jim Beam Apple & Soda.  

Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Bleacher Ball
Glazer Palooza and Suits and Sneakers
Glazer Palooza and Suits and Sneakers

Two charitable events, Glazer Palooza and Suits and Sneakers, joined forces this year to host one event. Presented by H.Wood Group and Vault Experiences, the event was held on Wednesday at Pier 27. The event centered on a fashion show produced by Phoenix Fashion Week, which featured athletes walking in a fashion show. A portion of proceeds benefited Merging Vets & Players.

Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Glazer Palooza
Glazer Palooza and Suits and Sneakers
Glazer Palooza and Suits and Sneakers

Rocker Tommy Lee was one of the event's DJs.

Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Glazer Palooza
City of Santa Clara's Super Community Celebration
City of Santa Clara's Super Community Celebration

Large-scale events held outside of San Francisco included the City of Santa Clara's "Super Community Celebration," which drew some 10,000 guests on Sunday. Produced by Caravents, the event featured a performance by Huey Lewis and the News, as well as a fireworks show sponsored by Silicon Valley Power.

Photo: Courtesy of Caravents
A decorative black-and-white truss surrounded a four-sided bar in one of the three Tailgate tents.
A decorative black-and-white truss surrounded a four-sided bar in one of the three Tailgate tents.
Photo: Chad Whidden/Party Planners West Inc.
In one lounge area, white leather sofas surrounded a piano.
In one lounge area, white leather sofas surrounded a piano.
Photo: Chad Whidden/Party Planners West Inc.
Houston-based speed painter Dan Dunn created numerous paintings on-site at N.F.L. On Location.
Houston-based speed painter Dan Dunn created numerous paintings on-site at N.F.L. On Location.
Photo: BizBash
Panache provided tables and chairs of varying heights throughout the On Location areas.
Panache provided tables and chairs of varying heights throughout the On Location areas.
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M Group Scenic divided the On Location spaces into Eat, Drink, and Play. The Eat area included a wall of candy dispensers.
M Group Scenic divided the On Location spaces into Eat, Drink, and Play. The Eat area included a wall of candy dispensers.
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Phoenix-based M Group Scenic produced the N.F.L. On Location hospitality areas on the club level of the Stadium.
Phoenix-based M Group Scenic produced the N.F.L. On Location hospitality areas on the club level of the Stadium.
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Party Planners West erected three tents, filled with black and white lounge furniture from Taylor Creative Inc., to house the N.F.L. Tailgate.
Party Planners West erected three tents, filled with black and white lounge furniture from Taylor Creative Inc., to house the N.F.L. Tailgate.
Photo: Chad Whidden/Party Planners West Inc.
The N.F.L. staged a cake decorating competition on Sunday afternoon during the tailgate.
The N.F.L. staged a cake decorating competition on Sunday afternoon during the tailgate.
Photo: Chad Whidden/Party Planners West Inc.
Sunflower centerpieces added a shot of color to the black and white tables outside the Tailgate tents.
Sunflower centerpieces added a shot of color to the black and white tables outside the Tailgate tents.
Photo: Chad Whidden/Party Planners West Inc.
Steve Winwood (pictured) and Daughtry performed on the main stage during the pregame Tailgate.
Steve Winwood (pictured) and Daughtry performed on the main stage during the pregame Tailgate.
Photo: Chad Whidden/Party Planners West Inc.
For game day ticket holders looking for an extra activity on Sunday, M Group Scenic created the Touchdown Club with catering local restaurants, oversized jumbo screens with news and sports footage, and live entertainment from the Doug Flutie Band.
For game day ticket holders looking for an extra activity on Sunday, M Group Scenic created the Touchdown Club with catering local restaurants, oversized jumbo screens with news and sports footage, and live entertainment from the Doug Flutie Band.
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Inside the Wilson Football Factory tent, attendees could compare their strength, weight, muscle size, football grip, and more to that of pro athletes at the 10-plus measuring stations.
Inside the Wilson Football Factory tent, attendees could compare their strength, weight, muscle size, football grip, and more to that of pro athletes at the 10-plus measuring stations.
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NFL players like quarterback Matt Cassel stopped by the Experience throughout the weekend to sign autographs.
NFL players like quarterback Matt Cassel stopped by the Experience throughout the weekend to sign autographs.
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Football clinics were organized throughout the weekend for kids to run drills and learn new techniques at the tents throughout the NFL Experience.
Football clinics were organized throughout the weekend for kids to run drills and learn new techniques at the tents throughout the NFL Experience.
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Attendees to the Experience were able to practice their passing, kicking, and agility skills at the caged-in football turfs around the property.
Attendees to the Experience were able to practice their passing, kicking, and agility skills at the caged-in football turfs around the property.
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NFL On Location offered its patrons beach-inspired hospitality suites at three locations around the stadium complete with branded bars of top shelf liquor, live entertainment, food stations, more than 25 flat screen TVs, X-Box stations, and more.
NFL On Location offered its patrons beach-inspired hospitality suites at three locations around the stadium complete with branded bars of top shelf liquor, live entertainment, food stations, more than 25 flat screen TVs, X-Box stations, and more.
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As one of the more than eight sponsor tents at the Experience, Samsung brought in its two traveling busses outfitted with LCD TVs and X-Box stations.
As one of the more than eight sponsor tents at the Experience, Samsung brought in its two traveling busses outfitted with LCD TVs and X-Box stations.
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Bust forms outfitted in each of the NFL's 31 team uniforms offered Experience guests a unique photo opportunity.
Bust forms outfitted in each of the NFL's 31 team uniforms offered Experience guests a unique photo opportunity.
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The Hall of Fame tent showcased iconic football images from past Super Bowls, various memorabilia, a movie entitled The Road to the Super Bowl in the centrally located theater, and more.
The Hall of Fame tent showcased iconic football images from past Super Bowls, various memorabilia, a movie entitled The Road to the Super Bowl in the centrally located theater, and more.
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A silk aerialist from Circus Sarasota performed at the indoor On Location bungalow on Sunday afternoon.
A silk aerialist from Circus Sarasota performed at the indoor On Location bungalow on Sunday afternoon.
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