Is two years enough to build a village? Indianapolis citizens and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. are determined to make an unforgettable event out of the 2012 Super Bowl. Super Bowl Village is manifesting itself right before Indy Hoosiers‘ eyes, and there is no doubt that it will be a worthy venue for the grand event.
“It’s our time!” says the entire enthusiastic Indianapolis society in one clarion voice. The plan is to work together to create of the already beautiful Indianapolis downtown sector an impressive, festive and abundant space for partying together. And what better goal, in these trouble times, could there possibly be? In 2012, the “greatest party on earth” will be hosted at the newly-renovated, splashy Lucas Oil Stadium. Sprucing up the place is mandatory, but the planned Super Bowl Village goes far beyond just cleaning up a few dust bunnies.
| Here’s Mark Miles of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, explaining Indy’s intentions for the 2012 Super Bowl at a press conference. |
Plans include the creation of specific pedestrian walkways to connect the major Indianapolis hotels, Indianapolis restaurants and downtown Indianapolis shopping venues to the Lucas Oil Stadium, site of the Super Bowl XLVI. The designated area for the Super Bowl Village is north of Monument Circle, where there will be a huge outdoor concert featuring some of the most popular bands in Indianapolis and other cities in Indiana.
The Super Bowl Village in downtown Indianapolis will be organized around what the 2012 Super Bowl Committee is calling “warm zones.” Fans and visitors will be able to enjoy a different type of entertainment on every “warm zone” corner. You might do a little line dancing at one corner, the amble down to the next intersection to listen to some jazz, and then on to the next to dance the night away with some sizzling live rock and roll.
Super Bowl Village, when all is said and done, will encompass a party zone of twenty blocks of prime downtown Indianapolis real estate. This enormous section will be party central for the main event, the projected celebration of the decade among Indianapolis events, even including the many great Indianapolis sports events. Modern, practical modular canopies, heaters and fire pits will ensure the comfort of revelers long into the night, no matter the weather.
Concurrent with the big Super Bowl 44 battle coming up in just over a week, between the Indianapolis Colts and the Saints, Indy leaders are going to Miami to have a look at the way events are being staged there. Nobody can say they Host Committee isn’t doing their homework.
Some $25 million has been donated thus far to make the Circle City‘s Super Bowl Village the best anyone has ever seen. Organizers have called for help from 8,000 volunteers and report that only 800 slots remain open, which points up the level of excitement already held by Indianapolis residents and Colts fans.
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Why isnt a bus running late from 21st& shadeland late evenings the number 21 bus we want to enjoy the superbowl and we have no bus that runs on sunday on 21st and shadeland and we work and volunteer our help for the superbowl
i hate you
POST THE FREAKING DATE YOU PUT THIS ARTICLE ON HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:O
thank you
Tyler, simply look in your address bar. The date the article was posted is in the URL It was posted January 29, 2010
Are you going to have vendors at the super bowl village and if you are how do you get an application
Who do I contact to book my band at the Superbowl Villiage festivities?
http://www.sb-tickets.com
I am interested in volunteering for the Super Bowl 2012
Hi Cindy! I”m wait-listed on the volunteer list, but looking foward to being moved up as the time gets closer! Would be happy to work in the background (not having to watch the game)..and I know the excitement will be contagious!
I wrote and said I am not a knitter, but I do sew, so would be happy to sew patches on some of the scarves that come in (and I know a lot of that will be last minute!).
I would also like to recommend “Straight No Chaser” as performing the National Anthem for SB2012. I have written to the committee with the request previously and have been informed this was forwarded onto the NFL itself. We’re just trying to get the word out!
Thank you for all you are doing for Indianapolis, and as a native Hoosier, I want my state (and my city!) to shine during this magnificent event!!!
Hey Kathleen! Thanks for the note, and good luck … we’d be glad to hear a follow-up.
You might enjoy our article about Straight No Chaser, a favorite Indianapolis band: http://indianapolis-indiana.funcityfinder.com/2008/12/24/straight-no-chaser-band-indianapolis-indiana/
Cheers
CAN WE GET FREE TICKETS IF WE HELP?
Good for you, Angie. Try reading up on this page: https://iscvol.theregistrationsystem.com/en/registration/index/164
(Super Bowl Committee).
Cindy
I am interested in helping with Super Bowl 2012.
Thanks, Angie
Hi,
I am a retired elementary school administrator. I have been looking at
the wonderful plans for 2012 Super Bowl, and would like to know how I can get involved. Thanks so much.
Angie