LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Super Bowl LVIII has officially rolled into Las Vegas and hundreds of events are being held across the valley as fans celebrate leading up to The Big Game.
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Welcome To Las Vegas Super Bowl 58 Press Conference
On Monday, the National Football League and the Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee kicked off Super Bowl week with a special press conference. Speakers included Peter O'Reilly, the NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business, League Events and International, Gov. Joe Lombardo, Steve Hill, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson, Sandra Douglass Morgan, the President of the Las Vegas Raiders, and Maury Gallagher, the CEO and Chairman of the Board for Allegiant Air.
They got things started with a performance by Sean and John Scott, tap dancing twins from Absinthe at Caesars Palace.
Las Vegas local Miriam Gomez, who also works for the nonprofit organization Leaders in Training, was also surprised with Super Bowl tickets.
She was presented the tickets by Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton.
Allegiant Stadium Preview and Super Bowl Food Sneak Peek
Members of the media got a sneak peek at what Allegiant Stadium will look like for Super Bowl 58 and got a look at some of the new food items that will be sold throughout the stadium.
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Opening Night
Allegiant Stadium welcomed over 20,000 fans for Opening Night on Monday. Players and staff from the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers met with thousands of media members to answer questions on the field.
There were also multiple performances and appearances by celebrities, like the Blue Man Group, artists from Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE, Carrot Top, Tech N9ne, and Bert Kreischer.
WATCH: Channel 13's Nick Walters goes 1-on-1 with Raiders' owner Mark Davis
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Patrick Mahomes said his favorite Taylor Swift song is Anti-Hero but Love Story is a close second. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/S1OtYSvJ8w
— Jarah Wright (@jarahwright) February 6, 2024
WATCH: Channel 13's Nick Walters goes 1-on-1 with Kansas City Chiefs' CEO Clark Hunt
Oh hey look, the Blue Man Group. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/JWiesuEcpu
— Rochelle Richards (@RoRichards24) February 6, 2024
WATCH: Channel 13's Nick Walters goes 1-on-1 with Carrot Top
Co-Op Frosé & Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening at Resorts World
The Co-Op Frosé & Eatery has officially opened their doors at Resorts World. Two of the company's investors are former NFL quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Peyton Manning.
On Monday, Bradford along with former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan were at Resorts World meeting guests and inviting them to try over 60 flavors of frosé, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and ice cream.
Super Bowl Experience
On Wednesday, the NFL opened the doors to the Super Bowl Experience at Mandalay Bay. The league's "theme park" lets football fans take a walk in their favorite players' shoes by participating in two-minute drills, training camp, a 40-yard dash, kicking extra points, and vertical jumps.
There will also be exhibits at the event include AFC and NFC Championship trophies, the Vince Lombardi trophy, Super Bowl rings, and "My Cause My Cleats" cleats.
There will also be multiple player appearances throughout the week. You can see the latest on who will appear by using the NFL OnePass app and you can learn more information here.
Findlay Toyota and The Dollar Loan Center partnered up with the NFL to transport 100 kids from organizations like the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame and National Youth Sports Nevada to the Super Bowl Experience. That was part of the NFL Kids Play 60 program.
Las Vegas Raiders' star Maxx Crosby hosted six players from Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts in a skill training session. He also partnered up with New Era Cap to present the school with a $10,000 grant to help support the school's football and flag football programs.
Super Bowl 3D Pop Art
On Tuesday, Clark County School District students from John C. Fremont Professional Development Middle School and Academy of Medical Sciences, Global Community High School, and Valley High School have partnered up with 3D pop art artist Charles Fazzino to create an original piece for the Super Bowl.
The completed art piece will be showcased in Terminal 1 of Harry Reid International Airport during the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Posters of the artwork will also be printed and sold. A percentage of sales will be donated to CCSD.
Sphere
In honor of another big event coming to town, the Sphere is celebrating Super Bowl Week with special displays on the Exosphere all week long.
Budweiser Clydesdales
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making appearances across the Las Vegas valley all week long. That included stops at Fremont Street.
Barbershop Books Literacy Program
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was joined by several NFL legends and author Alvin Irby to celebrate the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Barbershop Books program.
About 150 children from local Boys & Girls Clubs took part in the event, which featured storytime, Microsoft Minecraft activations, Play160 Skills and Drills activities outside, and free haircuts for kids from local barbershops. Kids also received an NFL swag bag and a free book.
You can learn more about the program here.
Pirate Competition with Marshawn Lynch
Football fans stopped by former NFL star Marshawn Lynch's Beastmode store at the Mandalay Bay shops on Thursday so show off their best pirate impressions to "Captain Black Sparrow".
According to event organizers, it was part of a partnership with Ubisoft. The best pirate got to play Ubisoft's new video game, "Skull & Bones", with Lynch. The game is scheduled to be released on Feb. 16 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X l S and PC.
"Cake Boss" surprises football fans at The Venetian's Yahoo Sportsbook
On Thursday, Buddy Valastro surprised football fans at The Venetian the Yahoo Sportsbook. That included a special cake that was decorated in honor of the Super Bowl. He also handed out cannolis and cake while posing for photos with fans.
Eli Manning surprises couple getting married at Little White Wedding Chapel
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning partnered up with Old Spice to surprise a couple getting married at the Little White Wedding Chapel. He was even the ring bearer during the ceremony.
Harry Reid International Airport welcomes football fans
The airport is celebrating Super Bowl week in several ways. There is a DJ and photo at the D gates to welcome passengers. The Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee has volunteers at the airport that have giveaways and are taking photos at special stops throughout the terminals. There are also showgirls at the Terminal 3 Baggage Claim that are taking photos with passengers.
Las Vegas students interview NFL stars on Radio Row
As part of a partnership between Verizon and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation, several Las Vegas students are getting the chance to interview NFL stars on Radio Row.
The students were chosen by participating the DREAM Program, a 12-week initiative for at-risk youth presented by LVMPD Community Oriented Policing teams.
The three students who are participating this week include 12-year-old Nic Robinson from Cashman Middle School who is representing the South Central Area Command, 15-year-old Julian Pekoc who is representing the Spring Valley Area Command, and 13-year-old Amari Hargrave from Faiss Middle School who is representing the Summerlin Area Command.
Check out Hargrave interviewing New York Jets' cornerback Sauce Gardener.
NFL Honors
This year's NFL Honors ceremony was held at Resorts World on Thursday night. Lamar Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey ran away with the AP Offensive Player of the Year award.
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett beat out T.J. Watt for AP Defensive Player of the Year.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award in a landslide.
Defensive end Will Anderson Jr., Stroud's teammate, won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award
Our Nick Walters was on the red carpet and caught up with a few familiar faces like Jerry Jones and Kurt Warner.
"Imagine playing a Super Bowl with the backdrop of the Strip as a part of the aura."
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) February 9, 2024
Jerry Jones, who played a big role in bringing Raiders to Las Vegas, talks historic Big Game. pic.twitter.com/vzYnM8Hhmx
"We all know what Vegas is on its own. What is Vegas with the #SuperBowl ?!"
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) February 9, 2024
NFL great Kurt Warner discusses his anticipation for Big Game weekend and his thoughts on Las Vegas rapidly growing into a pro sports town. pic.twitter.com/Td8e578HHu
The STRAT transforms into Tequila Don Julio bottle
Tequila Don Julio 1942 has transformed the STRAT into their 1942's iconic bottle shape, which will be lit up throughout Super Bowl weekend.
Company officials said it took two full weeks to illuminate the STRAT using cutting-edge projection technology. You can catch the unique look through Sunday, Feb. 11.
North Las Vegas Interactive Art Exhibit
Guests were invited to attend a special art exhibition called "Follow the Flowers" by artist Jonathan Schultz. Guests got to throw paint-covered footballs at a 23K gold leaf canvas to create an abstract piece of work. They also had the opportunity to hang flowers onto fencing from Robben Island, the same place where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned. Organizers said Mandela often used the power of sports to bring people together to rebuild.
The Sugar Factory
The Sugar Factory hosted several meet and greets with NFL Legends like former Raiders linebacker Rod Martin.
He met fans on Friday night and Raider Nation showed out to show him some love.
Micah Parsons stops by Lids to unveil 2024 NFL Sidelines Collection caps from New Era
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons stopped by Lids on Las Vegas Boulevard for a special event with New Era. As part of an event with CBS Sports reporter Tracy Wolfson, they unveiled a sneak peek at the 2024 NFL Sidelines Collection caps, which players and coaches will wear during the 2024 season. Fans will be able to buy them later this summer.
NFL stars participate in Super Bowl Bowling Classic at South Point Casino
It was bowling for a good cause as NFL stars met fans and tried to bowl their best frames during the Super Bowl Bowling Classic at the South Point Casino. The event was hosted by DeMarcus Ware and proceeds benefited the NFL Foundation.
Some of the players who attended were Aidan O'Connell from the Las Vegas Raiders, Terrell Owens from the San Francisco 49ers, Chubba Hubbard from the Carolina Panthers, Cole Kmet from the Chicago Bears, Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen Lazard from the New York Jets, Tyler Allgeier from the Atlanta Falcons, Derwin James from the Los Angeles Chargers, and Jamaal Charles from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders head coach makes appearance at Museum of Illusions
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce stopped by the Museum of Illusions on the Strip on Friday. He met fans, signed autographs, and checked out some of the museum's interactive and mind-bending exhibits.
Hall Of Fame Health
Several Pro Football Hall of Famers were on-hand for a special VIP event at The Palms Moon Room on Wednesday. That's where they learned about health programs available for former players. Some of the former players that made appearances include Tony Bosellli, Tim Brown, James Lofton, Mike Singletary, and Bryant Young.
Nike x UNFEATED hosts three-day football training camp for local students
Las Vegas high school athletes got to attend the Nike x UNDEFEATED Athletic Club High School Football Experience during Super Bowl week. The three-day event featured appearances by Nakobe Dean from the Philadelphia Eagles, Nick Gates from the Washington Commanders, and Keisean Nixon from the Green Bay Packers.
Students that got to attend the camp were from Liberty, Desert Pines, Centennial, Coronado, and Bishop Gorman high schools.
Las Vegas Raiders' Josh Jacobs donate football equipment to local school
Raiders' running back Josh Jacobs partnered up with Good Sports, NFL Play 60, and Gatorade's Equity In Sports initiative to provide a $75,000 grant to the After-School All-Stars Las Vegas program at Henderson's B. Mahlon Brown Junior High School.
Football fans get engaged at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center hosted a Big Game Bash watch party on Super Bowl Sunday and two San Francisco fans celebrated by getting engaged.
Las Vegas local wins Ferrari
As part of a Super Bowl Week promotion, Las Vegas local Christopher Sem won a brand-new $350,000 Ferrari Portofino at the Palms Casino Resort. As part of the prize, he will also get to tour comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno's garage.
