For all you football fanatics jet setting to Tampa for Super Bowl XLIII to see our Cardinals take on the Steelers, here is a run down of VIP star-studded events you may want to attend. Keep it classy!
Tampa’s Celebrity Hosted Super Bowl Events:
Saturday, Jan. 31. 6 p.m.:
Ashton Kutcher hosts The Giving Back Fund’s VIP Big Game Event
Price: $1000
Contact: 310.649.5222, www.givingback.org
Location given after purchasing tickets
This A-list event is hosted by movie star Ashton Kutcher and is limited to only 250 guests, as it is held at a private home. The event benefits The Giving Back Fund and $900 of the ticket price is tax deductible.
Thursday Jan. 29 – Saturday, Jan. 31. 7 p.m. nightly:
The Good Life Experience
Price: $250 and up
Contact: 727.571.2222, www.goodlifeexperience.com
Location: The Venue
Hollywood entrepreneur Diddy, NFL star Deion Sanders and boxing champion Winky Wright are hosting a three-day Super Bowl party. There will be elite entertainment with guests including Dane Cook, Warren Sapp, Vinny Lecavalier, Scott Kazmir, Derrick Brooks, and Warrick Dunn. Wright’s new charity will be announced at the Jan. 30th event and Diddy is set to attend all three nights.
Friday, January, 30. 9 p.m.
I Am Legend Hosted by Jay-Z
Price: $50 until 10 p.m.
Contact: 813.805.2028, www.underground-live.com
Location: Club Underground
Rapper and megastar, Jay-Z is throwing a high class party at Club Underground. If you’re looking to not spend a lot tickets to this one are on the cheaper side.
Friday, January 30.
Leather & Laces 2009 Party
Contact: 813.277.0112
Location: Jackson’s Bistro
Kim Kardashian, Jenny McCarthy, and Carmen Electra are hosting the a-list 2009 Leather & Laces Party at Jackson’s Bistro on Harbor Island to raise money for autism. Last year’s tickets sold for around $500 and performers included Sugar Ray, Cirque USA and more.
Thursday, January 29. 10 p.m.
Super Bowl Kickoff Party with DJ AM
Contact: 813.373.2633, www.ajachannelside.com
Location: Aja
The DJ heard round the world, DJ AM will perform at the Super Bowl Kickoff Party on January 29. Hip hop DJ Jazzy Jeff will accompany AM, with a four turntable mix-up!
Friday, January 30 through Saturday, January 31. 7 p.m.
Under the Veil
Price: $300 or $600 VIP (Ladies: $100)
Contact: 813.987.6000, www.undertheveilparty.com
One of the biggest Super Bowl events of the weekend, Under the Veil will be a must-attend VIP party! The two-day party will be hosted by Antonio Tarver, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Aqib Talib. Guests will flock into the 30,000 sq.-ft. space with over five floors and four DJs. There will be an exclusive fashion show by Fashion Week Tampa Bay, featuring designs by Adjani Couture, Chmura, fashions by Azucar, J Cagua Swimwear and more.
Saturday, January 31. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Pamela Anderson’s Athletes and Angels
Contact: 813.373.2633, www.ajachannelside.com
Location: Aja
Get a load of Pam Anderson as she hosts Athletes and Angels Super Bowl party on January 31. Other celebrity hosts include the amazing NFL player Simeon Rice, San Francisco 49ers’ tight end Vernon Davis and San Diego Chargers’ defensive stewards Shaun Phillips and Stephen Cooper. Celebrity DJ VICE will bring the music to the dance floor (also Djs at Vegas’ TAO Nightclub and LAVO. Tickets are limited but include premium open bar all night!
Friday, January 31. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Friday Night Blitz
Contact: 813.373.2633, www.ajachannelside.com
Location: Aja
Take part in the Friday Night Blitz on January 30 at AJA Channelside. The event will feature Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison of The Girls Next Door! Drew Carter, Deangelo Hall, Alex Smith and Greg Camarillo will also be in attendance. DJ Scene will provide the music. Tickets are limited and also include premium open bar all night.. Book them fast!
Friday, January 30.
The Maxim Party
Contact: 813.247.2555, www.maxim.com
Location: The Ritz Ybor
One of the sexiest parties of the year, the Maxim event always rounds up the hottest celebs to grace the Super Bowl. The world renowned icon, DJ AM, will be spinning with DJ Vice. The event is of course hosted by Maxim Magazine, as well as Samsung, Patron, Gillette and Diet Pepsi Max. Also, Maxim Radio with Covino & Rich will broadcast live from the red carpet… stay tuned!
Saturday, January 31
T-Pain’s Thr33 Ring Circus
Contact: www.superlx.com
Location: GLC Entertainment Complex
The rap master, T-Pain will host Vibe Magazine’s Thr33 Ring Circus party on January 31 at the GLC Entertainment Complex. T-Pain will get the crowd pumped with live performances!
Sunday, February 1. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Bentley of Tampa Bay Players After Party
Contact: 813.673.8835, www.2009playersafterparty.com
Location: Mirage
Win or lose, fans still need to after party. So come celebrate at the Bentley of Tampa Bay Players After Party at the Mirage on Sunday. Everyone from football studs to A-list movie stars will be in attendance.
Saturday, January 31. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Ultimate Tailgate Pawty
Contact: www.humansocietyofpinellas.org
Location: Coachman Park
Bring the pets because this free day of fun at Coachman Park in Clearwater will feature tons of vendors, dog shows, contests, games and special appearances.
Friday, January 30
Gridiron Greats Autograph Extravaganza
Price: $20 pp
Contact: 813.258.1007, www.gridirongreats.org
Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Get an autograph from your favorite NFL superstar at this jam packed event. Legendary NFL players and members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be present, along with must-have memorabilia for autograph signing. So bring the kids because there will be special activities, contests and a silent auction.
Vinny LeCavalier = yummy! Especially with a post-game black eye. Ooh la la.
It’s kind of interesting to see all the different Super Bowl parties. I grew up in the Tampa Bay area, and it just doesn’t strike me as the hippest city. Really, you got the beach and seafood. Should be interesting how these parties are. And of course, it’s always awesome having Jazz from Fresh Prince fame spinning turn tables. And of course, Go Cards!
Wow lots of fun stuff going on! If only it was closer…
I am so bummed that I am not going to this year’s Super Bowl to root for the Card’s. But, if I was going to the Super Bowl why not go ALL out. I am all for the Leathers & Lace 2009 Party which supports a great cause.
I’ve never been a VIP
Of course they couldn’t of gone to the Super Bowl LAST Year when it was here.
I am ecstatic that the super bowl is here in Tampa and I work on Westshore blvd that takes you to the main and most expensive hotels here in Tampa and leads directly to the airport. My job is in the Westshore Plaza like not even 2 yards from the airport so I have been seeing limo’s come and go all day and I am dying to know who is inside. I will be going to JayZ’s party because Diddy’s is rediculous ad far as the price so I can’t wait to see Jay and hope that Bey is ther ewith him HA! this is a treat for us Tampa folks this year. I mean a lot of celebs come here often but not this many at once.
i have lived here my entire life and went to the best party last night or should i said this morning, just was with so many great people from Arizona. The men in Arizona are so nice and friendly. They let me come to their suite and swim in the hot pool with them. Nice to be able to hang out and feel free to not worry about not having a swim suit.
Sounds like fun! Our friends are going cause they got free tickets through his work. But he said the whole trip is still costing him $25,000 for hotel, travel, parties etc. Still he can afford it, so I’m excited for them!!! A few years ago they went to the Grammys but I’d honestly rather go to this and I”m not even a major football fan!
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