Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, January 24, 2010
5:40 PM CST

Game Uniform:
Black Jerseys Gold Pants
Early Activities: • Face painting/ Music/ Games and prizes presented by Verizon

• Marines Chin Up Challenge

• Copeland's Prize Wheel
• Army Football Toss

Saints Experience:
Inflatables & Interactives (1:30-4:30pm)
Bud Bridge Band: Boogie Man & Rockin' Dopsie (1:30-4:30pm)
Food & Beverage: Concessions on Gate C and exterior Plaza
Additional Concession stands added to the 500, 600, and 700 levels.

At the game, purchase 2 regular hot dogs for $6.00. Offer available at stands with the 2 Point Conversion posters.

Merchandise: Trailer - Located at Gate C
Book Signing:
Author Alan Donnes will greet fans and sign copies of his book, Patron Saints, in the Saints Team Shop at the Superdome, from 4:30pm through halftime.
Hall of Fame:
Former New Orleans Saints guard Brad Edelman will appear at the Saints Hall of Fame Museum from 3:40-4:55pm. The museum is located at Gate B, Plaza level, and is open free of charge to Saints' ticket holders on game day.

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Pregame: IRVIN MAYFIELD

Irvin Mayfield, a Grammy nominated and Billboard-award winning trumpeter serves as the Artistic Director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Born and raised in New Orleans, Irvin's is active in many community boards and serves as a professor at the University of New Orleans. His latest CD, Book One has been nominated for a 2010 Grammy award.

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STAR-SPANGLED BANNER: KRIS ALLEN

Performing the National Anthem will be the winner of the eighth season of American Idol, Kris Allen.

Since the finale of American Idol, Kris has had multiple songs appear on the Billboard charts. "That was crazy!" he exclaims. "Four months before that we were all unknown. That first moment I knew I had five songs on the Billboard chart was very cool." At the same time, his finale song "No Boundaries" was No. 1 on the iTunes chart. Kris found out when a friend sent him a text message. "I had no idea. That was crazy, too!"

Kris has been in the studio putting the finishing touches on his debut album for 19 Recordings/Jive, which is set for release on November 17th. Fans can already get a taste of the record's pop-rock sound with his strong first single "Live Like We're Dying".

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COLOR GUARD: NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

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HALFTIME:
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY "JAGUARS" MARCHING BAND

From performing high-volume rhythm and blues, to playing flawless, show-stopping classics, from popular hip hop dance moves to precision drill steps, the Southern University Marching Band has achieved legendary status as one or the nation's top college bands.

The Jaguars Marching Band has performed around the world, including performances for three United States presidential inaugurations, four Sugar Bowls and five Super Bowl appearances. The SU band has also appeared on several national television shows and an award-winning documentary by NFL Films.

This talented, world-traveled marching band is under the direction of Lawrence Jackson with assistants Carnell Knighten, Nathan Haymer and Lorenzo Hart.

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Pregame Ceremonies:
• The Saintsations
• Coca Cola Cash Catch

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Special Events:
• Saints' Mascots
• Copeland's Tee Retrievers
• Saints Strolling Jazz Band
• Circle K Tunnel Team

This post was edited on 1/22/10 at 12:23 pm