Shreveport-Bossier is so excited about the Saints big upcoming game, and we're taking our excitement to the streets.
On Friday, February 5, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. you can join the New Orleans Saints Fan Frenzy for Shreveport’s first ever “Who Dat” Pep Rally, at 505 Travis Street, in front of Government Plaza to cheer on the Saints and show your excitement and team spirit. There will be lots of bands, cheerleaders, food, second-line dancing, face painting, contests and great prizes for the best dressed and craziest dressed Saints fan.
“Getting to the Super Bowl is something New Orleans Saints fans never thought would or could ever happen,” says Shreveport Mayor Cedric B. Glover. “So it is without question that we call together the members of the “Who Dat” Nation from throughout the City and this region, to join in the thrill, excitement and revelry of Super Bowl XLIV.”
A proud member of the “Who Dat” Nation, Shreveport City Council Chairwoman Joyce Bowman proposed the idea of a hosting a local “Who Dat” Pep Rally to Mayor Glover. “We finally did it,” says Bowman. “And we want the whole City to come out and rally behind the Saints. We want our NFC Champions to know that the fans in North Louisiana are with them all the way. We have something great to celebrate. Who Dat!”
This weekend Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center has some fun planned for the Saints fans, too. Walk in and tell Sci-Port you love those Saints and get half off the admission price. Go Saints fans!
Visitors can participate in hands-on activities exploring the science of football at “Who Dat Days” this Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7. Events will include:
- Saints Pep Rally (perfect pre-Krewe of Centaur Parade Riverfront event)
Saturday 3 p.m. -Whoop and holler and yell “Who Dat!” as Sci-Port presents this Saintly fun-packed hullabaloo. This will be your shining moment to wear your jersey and show how much you support Louisiana’s beloved team. That day’s winner of the drawing for the Saints Jersey will also be announced (see below).
Drawings at 3 p.m. Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday - Sci-Port has two official NFL Saints jerseys to give away—one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Here is another incentive to visit, so come on and sign up to win…and good luck!
Ongoing Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 6 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Sunday 2 & 5 p.m. - Visitors will launch black and gold gloop (a mixture of glue and borax) at a Colts logo with a trebuchet.
Saturday 12 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. - This event will focus on the impact football can have on bodies and the importance of helmets.
Saturday 1 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. - Explore the physics behind throwing and kicking a football.
Saturday, 2 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. - Newton’s three laws of motion will be discussed as it relates to head injuries and other rough aspects of football. Admission on both days will be half-off for visitors wearing Saints paraphernalia. Sci-Port officials are also considering charging double the admission price to Indianapolis Colts fans. A surprise performance by a local marching band is also possible on Saturday. Sci-Port will close early at 4 p.m. on Saturday due to the Krewe of Centaur Parade that forms in front of the science center on the Clyde Fant Parkway.
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center is a 92,000 square-foot science and entertainment center featuring 290 hands-on exhibits, a Space Center and Space Dome Planetarium, IMAX Dome Theatre, demonstration theater, daily changing programs, gift shop and cafe. Sci-Port is located at 820 Clyde Fant Parkway on the downtown Shreveport Riverfront. For general information call (318) 424-3466, toll-free (877) 724-7678 or see www.sciport.org 