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Updated at 7:16 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 2007

Kapi'olani Park festival kicks off Pro Bowl events today

Advertiser Staff

Pro Bowl festivities continue today with a festival from noon to 6 p.m. at Kapi'olani Park and a Military Challenge from 3 to 6 p.m.

A look at some of the Pro Bowl events this week:

Today

Noon-6 p.m. — Presented by The Paradise Yellow Pages and the City and County of Honolulu, the festival is for the 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.

Tomorrow

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, 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.