Posted at 1:47 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Bishop Square rally kicks off Pro Bowl festivities
Advertiser Staff
The Pro Bowl this Saturday is sold out, but there are several chances for NFL fans to see their favorite stars at several festivities planned around the island this week.The fun starts at noon Wednesday at Bishop Square with the free Kick-Off Rally at Bishop Square. The celebration features NFL stars, cheerleaders, entertainment and dignitaries.
Other familiy activities planned:
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 Wai'alae 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 on 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. Sold out.
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.
