You don't gotta have a helmet to be a part of Super Bowl LIX.
Below you'll find a list of events you can attend to be up close to the action. Things are happening all week, so pick your poison, get out there, and have a blast.
Super Bowl Experience (Presented by Panini)
When: Wends.-Sat. (Wends.-Fri. 3-10 pm, Sat. 10 am-10 pm )
Where: Morial Convention Center
What’s the cost: $20/Ticket (Wends. & Thurs.) $40 (Fri. & Sat.) Kids under 12 get free entry every day. (Purchase tickets here.)
What’s happening: Meet & greet opportunities with current NFL players and NFL legends; photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and all 58 Super Bowl Rings; immersive experience and activities, like the 40-yard dash.
- Wednesday (Feb 5th): All active military, veterans, and accompanying family members get free entry
- Thursday (6th, 1-3 pm): Exhibits will have sounds and lights adjusted to accommodate those with sensory sensitivities
- Thursday (Feb. 6th): HBCU Day. All HDCU students get free entry and there'll be special events including battle of the bands and exclusive giveaways
Super Bowl Host Committee Parade
When: Feb. 8th (10 am - 12 pm)
Where: French Quarter (Route here)
What’s it cost: FREE
What’s happening: A lineup of Super Bowl-themed parade floats, including themed beads and throws.
The Super Bowl Whiskey and Cigar Party
When: Feb. 6th (7-11 pm)
Where: M.S. Rau (622 Royal St, New Orleans, La.)
What's it cost: $200-$300 (Purchase tickets here)
What's happening: Select from a diverse range of over 100 whiskeys and pair it with a rolled Belmaachi stick. Do so alongside many RSVP'ed NFL Hall-of-Famers, celebrities, and media personalities.
Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest featuring DRIPS by Pepsi
When: Feb. 7th and 8th (12-5 pm)
Where: Woldenberg Riverfront Park (1 Canal St, New Orleans, La.)
What's it cost: FREE
What's happening: Lots of great local food, live performances from local musicians, special celebrity guests, and a lot of straight-up good times. Go have fun.
Louisiana Culture Festival
When: Feb. 7th-8th (All day event)
Where: French Market
What’s it cost: FREE
What’s happening: Activities, food, and booths that highlight the cultural pillars of Louisiana and native culture.
Bud Light Backyard with Post Malone Super Bowl Concert
When: Feb 7th. (8 pm)
Where: The Fillmore (6 Canal St, New Orleans, La.)
What's it cost: Tickets are won by entering a contests (Enter to win tickets here)
Shaq’s Fun House
When: Feb. 7th (9 pm - till)
Where: Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, La.)
What's it cost: $399-$1,299 (Tickets almost sold out, purchase them here)
What's happening: Open bar, carnival rides, circus performers, and an outstanding range of live musical guests including DJ Diesel (Shaq), Ludacris, and John Summit.
Taste of the NFL
When: Feb. 8th (4-7 pm)
Where: National World War II Museum
What’s it cost: $750/ticket (Purchase tickets here)
What’s happening: A host of all-star chefs team up to provide the ultimate culinary/sports fusion experience. Each chef (there'll be over 25 critically acclaimed chefs in attendance) will prepare a signature dish, and all guests are invited to taste the dishes alongside many NFL players and legends.
All proceeds go to support GENYOUth’s mission to provide equitable access to schools lunches for at-risk youth.
50 Cent’s Super Bold Comedy Block Party
When: Feb. 8th (8 pm - till)
Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, La.
What's it cost: $100-$250 (Purchase tickets here)
What's happening: 50 Cent hosts a side-splitting comedy show with appearances from comedians D.C. Young Fly, Chico Bean, and Bill Bellamy.
Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate
When: Feb. 9th
Where: Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, La.)
What's it cost: FREE
What's happening: A fun, casual culinary experience with activities and live performances by Diplo, Flavor Flav, and Cowboy Mouth.