Fun At Super Bowl Kickoff

By The Tampa Tribune
Published: February 04, 2009

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TAMPA --

Al Lopez Park helped kick off Super Bowl weekend Thursday by hosting the Super Tailgate Throwdown.

The three-day event offered visitors an opportunity to savor what Tampa is about. The festival featured a car show, live cooking shows, interactive children zones and performances by Navy bands, rock band Down Jr., Latin reggae artist Neco and singer-songwriter Chantelle DiBrava.

The main theme of the event included barbecue connoisseurs competing for the title of "Super Tailgate Throwdown" and the grand prize of $3,000. The total purse for the barbecue contest was $18,000.

Festivalgoers could also take part in eating contests and VIP parties.

Jessica Balanza