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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, February 5, 2007

PRO BOWL
Pearl Ultra Lounge to host NFL superstars

Advertiser Staff

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Tony Gonzalez will appear at the Pearl Ultra Lounge on Thursday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

More than 300 guests are expected at the event, which will host numerous Pro-Bowlers, including Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, NFL Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, among others.

"The parties generate an infectious excitement among fans and add a touch of glamour to the week's festivities," said Moon in a written statement.

For ticket information, call Linda Mackay at (801) 554-4778.

The 2007 Pro Bowl will be played Saturday for the 28th time at Aloha Stadium.

The NFL's postseason all-star game has sold out every year at the 50,000-seat Halawa facility.

Saturday's game will kickoff at 1 p.m. CBS will broadcast the game live.

PUBLIC EVENTS

WEDNESDAY

Noon — Pro Bowl Week Kick-Off Rally at Bishop Square. Kick off the 2007 Pro Bowl Week with a celebration featuring NFL stars, cheerleaders, entertainment, and dignitaries. Admission Free.

THURSDAY

Noon-6 p.m.—Pro Bowl Football Festival at Kapi'olani Park. Presented by The Paradise Yellow Pages and the City and County of Honolulu, this festival promises football fun for the entire family with free autographs, interactive games, official souvenirs, and fan contests. Admission Free.

3-6 p.m.—Military Challenge. A traditional competition featuring teams from each branch of the military testing their football skills. Admission Free.

FRIDAY

9 a.m.-noon—Pro Bowl 'Ohana Day Celebration at Aloha Stadium. Presented by The Paradise Yellow Pages and GP Roadway Solutions, see both AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams practice.

Noon-6 p.m.—Pro Bowl Football Festival continues at Kapi'olani Park. Admission Free.

1 p.m.—Pro Bowl Celebrity Golf Classic at Waialae Country Club. This charity golf tournament teams NFL players with celebrities and other participants. Proceeds benefit Hawai'i's NFL YET Center and another local charity. For more information, Nick Nicolosi, (201) 489-0049 or e-mail n.nicolosi@verizon.net.

7-11 p.m.—Pro Bowl All-Star Block Party at Kalakaua Avenue. The event features five entertainment stages, NFL players, cheerleaders, great food and more. Admission Free.

SATURDAY

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Official Pro Bowl Tailgate Party at Richardson Field, across from Aloha Stadium. This event allows fans to mingle with former Pro Bowl players, NFL team mascots, cheerleaders, and celebrities. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets, the Blaisdell box office and Mokihana Travel on Kaua'i. To charge by phone, (877) 750-4400.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Aloha Zone at Aloha Stadium Parking Lot 1 C&D. This event includes entertainment, food and beverage, and Official Pro Bowl souvenirs. Admission Free.

12:15 p.m.—Pro Bowl Pregame Show at Aloha Stadium.

1 p.m.—NFL Pro Bowl Game. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets, the Blaisdell box office and Mokihana Travel on Kaua'i. To charge by phone, (877) 750-4400.

7 p.m.—Sunset on the Beach Pro Bowl Style at Queen's Beach. Admission Free.

For more information, visit www.nfl.com/probowl or call the Pro Bowl Hotline, 233-4NFL.