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Super Bowl XLVI week in Indianapolis Indianapolis is preparing to host its first Super Bowl game Sunday, but festivities have already begun. Here’s a look at them.
Feb. 5, 2012
Game day. The Super Bowl logo decorates a window at Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.
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Feb. 4, 2012
Ethan Russel, 9, and his sister Ava, 5, of Brownsburg, Ind., run on a moving projection of the NFL football logo at the Super Bowl XLVI Experience in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
New England Patriots punter Zoltan Mesko spins a ball on his finger during a practice for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. The New York Giants will play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday,
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Feb. 4, 2012
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) watches practice for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 2, 2012
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during practice in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks grabs the ball during practice in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Wilfred Spencer polishes the Vince Lombardi Trophy before a news conference for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Braden Polk, 6, of Indianapolis smiles for a photo at the Super Bowl XLVI NFL Experience in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Football fans pose for a photo as other fans flow past in this time-exposure image from the Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
People ride a zip line at the Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Mary Steinkraus of Germantown, Wis., wears her NFL mohawk as she visits radio row at the Super Bowl XLVI media center in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Fans climb a series of stairs to ride zip lines as they attend the Super Bowl XLVI NFL Experience presented by GMC at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
A car with a President Obama figure drives through Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi looks up as he eats chicken wings during SportsRadio WIP's Wing Bowl 2012 eating contest in Philadelphia. Kobayashi won by eating 337 wings. The annual event is held the Friday before the Super Bowl.
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Feb. 4, 2012
Keith Cox, left, and his daughter Mallory, 8, of Indianapolis race each other at the Super Bowl XLVI NFL Experience in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 2, 2012
New York Giants' Justin Tuck answers questions during a media session in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 4, 2012
Actor Neil Patrick Harris, left, talks with Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders before the start of the Celebrity Beach Bowl during festivities for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 4, 2012
New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood shoots video in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Patriots visited with family and friends on the field the day before they are scheduled to face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday.
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Feb. 3, 2012
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, center, stretches with teammates during a practice for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 3, 2012
Mike Mathers of Fairbanks, Alaska, poses with a cast of former NFL football player Irv Eatman's arm at the Super Bowl XLVI NFL Experience in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Fans walk past a Super Bowl sign in front of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Adam Ahern adjusts the hair on a lifelike model of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu at the Head & Shoulders booth inside the Super Bowl XLVI Media Center in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Leon Thomas III of Nickelodeon's "Victorious" series signs autographs during "Kids Day at the Super Bowl" at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Brian Alano adjusts a piece in his Lego-scaled replica of Lucas Oil Stadium, which is on display at the Super Bowl XLVI Media Center in Indianapolis. Alano spent three years and used more than 30,000 pieces to build the model.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Officials discuss security measures for Super Bowl XLVI during a news conference in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Fans of the New England Patriots pose for a photo next to a Patriots logo in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, front, walks past quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a practice for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, left, and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg record an advertisement to appear during the Super Bowl. Although the mayors joke about the New England Patriots and New York Giants rivalry, they use the ad to publicize the work of their coalition, Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants answers questions from the media in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
New York Giants practice squad players Andre Brown, left, and Isaiah Stanback make paper airplanes during a media session in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Offensive linemen from the New Orleans Saints, from left, Zach Strief, Jahri Evans, Brian De La Puente, Carl Nicks and Jermon Bushrod pose with the Madden Protectors Award, given to honor the NFL's best offensive line, during a news conference at the Super Bowl XLVI Media Center in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, right, is congratulated by Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew after winning the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year award during a news conference at the Super Bowl XLVI Media Center in Indianapolis.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Jermon Bushrod, left, of the New Orleans Saints poses for a photo with CBS NFL analyst Phil Simms as he accepts the 2011 FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year award on behalf of New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees during a news conference in the Super Bowl XLVI Media Center at the J.W. Marriott Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Players from the New York Giants walk onto the field during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, and teammates are surrounded by cameras and reporters during Media Day for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) and offensive tackle Tony Ugoh (70) are given swimsuit calendars by Wayne La Velle of Hawaii 5-0 Sports Media during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Fans shout toward players from the New York Giants as they ask for autographs during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants offensive guard Mitch Petrus throws during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Victor Cruz of the New York Giants answers questions during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty is interviewed during Media Day for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants answers questions during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Mario Manningham of the New York Giants answers questions ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants responds to questions during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich answers questions during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is interviewed during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Reporter Marisol Gonzalez interviews players from the New York Giants during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
"Super fan" Michael Hoyson spreads a welcome message outside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady answers a question during Media Day for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
The New England Patriots participate in Media Day for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Fans of the New England Patriots hold up giant cartoon cutouts with the likenesses of New England Patriots players including Tom Brady, left, and Arron Hernandez, right, during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots players take the field for Media Day for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots' Matt Kopa answers a question during Media Day for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk answers a question during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft answers questions during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Vince Wilfork of the New England Patriots answers questions during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski makes his way to Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots' Britt Davis answers a question during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
Patrick Chung of the New England Patriots answers questions during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco answers a question during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch answers a question during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots free safety Sergio Brown answers a question during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood answers a question during Media Day in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 31, 2012
A fan of the New England Patriots holds up a sign referring to the team's Wes Welker during Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 30, 2012
A flight attendant waves a New York Giants team flag out of the window of the plane as the team arrives at Indianapolis International Airport for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 30, 2012
Members of the New York Giants football team step off a charter flight as they arrive in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI.
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Jan. 30, 2012
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz smiles as the team arrives at Indianapolis International Airport for Super Bowl XLVI.
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Jan. 31, 2012
New York Giants tackle James Brewer holds a teddy bear as he steps off the team's charter flight as players arrive in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI.
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Jan. 30, 2012
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin answers questions during a news conference in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 30, 2012
Eli Manning, quarterback for the New York Giants, talks to the media in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 30, 2012
The game in Indianapolis features a rematch between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. In the Super Bowl four years ago, the Giants won 17-14.
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Jan. 30, 2012
Hosting a Super Bowl can be a big boost for a city’s image. So, Indianapolis is out to impress, with many of the buildings decorated for the game..
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Jan. 29, 2012
The charter flight carrying the New England Patriots arrived at Sunday at Indianapolis International Airport.
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Jan. 29, 2012
New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch, left, talks with quarterback Tom Brady as they arrive at Indianapolis International Airport.
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Jan. 29, 2012
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions during a news conference.
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Jan. 29, 2012
Shaurice Muir reaches for a football as she jumps into a foam pit during the NFL Experience for Super Bowl XLVI. The game normally comes with a series of events and features for fans and residents who live in the host city.
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Jan. 29, 2012
People attending the Super Bowl Village keep warm on a heated bench like those used by football teams. But the players won’t be need heated benches during the game, since it will be played indoors.
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Jan. 28, 2012
Fans walk by a wall decorated with football helmets as others stop to take pictures at the Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis. Super Bowl Village includes activities, attractions and music in conjunction with the game.
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Jan. 28, 2012
People view an ice sculpture on display at the Super Bowl Village.
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Jan. 28, 2012
One of the NFL Experience features is a chance to sprint like a receiver on turf.
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Jan. 28, 2012
Super Bowl winners get bling like these diamond-encrusted rings from past champions.
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Jan. 27, 2012
Thomas Lawlor, 9, of Cincinnati, attempts to run in a rolling drum to simulate a 40-yard dash in the Super Bowl Village.
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Jan. 27, 2012
Elliott Ogle, 5, of Westfield, Ind., poses for his parents in a cutout at the NFL Experience.
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Jan. 27, 2012
Fans ride a zip line during the NFL Experience .
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Jan. 27, 2012
Fans compare their muscles with reproductions of NFL football athletes’ guns at the NFL Experience.
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Jan. 27, 2012
Anthony Back, 4, places his hand in a mold as he compares it with the hand of a pro quarterback at the NFL Experience.
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Jan. 27, 2012
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Bracket carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy for Super Bowl XLVI into the NFL Experience in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 25, 2012
Members of the ground crew clean the field in Lucas Oil Stadium in preparation for Super Bowl XLVI. The stadium is the home of the Indianapolis Colts, which had the antithesis of a championship season, winning only two games.
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Jan. 24, 2012
Super Bowl tickets can be pricey, with face values of $800 to $1,200. But ticket resellers are asking more than twice that for those who want to see the game.
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