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Nicollet Mall is packed before the Super Bowl

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots jammed Nicollet Mall Saturday. 
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A Philadelphia Eagles fan held up a flag as he cheered during the Eagles rally on Nicollet Mall Saturday.
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GalleryGallery: A Philadelphia Eagles fan held up a flag as he cheered during the Eagles rally on Nicollet Mall Saturday.

Kerri Hanson of Seaton, Fla. stood bundled up in Patriots gear during the team's rally Saturday on Nicollet Mall.
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GalleryGallery: Kerri Hanson of Seaton, Fla. stood bundled up in Patriots gear during the team's rally Saturday on Nicollet Mall.

Philadelphia Eagles fan Mike Toy of Bloomington, Del. wore a Philly Cheesesteak hat as he walked Nicollet Mall Saturday.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Philadelphia Eagles fan Mike Toy of Bloomington, Del. wore a Philly Cheesesteak hat as he walked Nicollet Mall Saturday.

Super Bowl Live attendees made their way down Nicollet Mall after Levi LaValle leapt a snowmobile over the street for the Polaris UpsideDown stunt Saturday.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Super Bowl Live attendees made their way down Nicollet Mall after Levi LaValle leapt a snowmobile over the street for the Polaris UpsideDown stunt Saturday.

In classic Minnesota fashon Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey had a hard time getting rid of the last sambusa, a fried Somali dish with a savory filling from the restaurant Afro Deli, as he passed them out to Philadelphia Eagles fans during their rally Saturday.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: In classic Minnesota fashon Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey had a hard time getting rid of the last sambusa, a fried Somali dish with a savory filling from the restaurant Afro Deli, as he passed them out to Philadelphia Eagles fans during their rally Saturday.

Levi LaValle leapt a snowmobile over Nicollet Mall for the Polaris UpsideDown stunt Saturday.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Levi LaValle leapt a snowmobile over Nicollet Mall for the Polaris UpsideDown stunt Saturday.

Levi LaValle cheered with the crowd after he leapt a snowmobile over Nicollet Mall for the Polaris UpsideDown stunt Saturday.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Levi LaValle cheered with the crowd after he leapt a snowmobile over Nicollet Mall for the Polaris UpsideDown stunt Saturday.

Joe Dewsnap, left, of Fall River, Mass. talked with fellow Patriots fans as he waited for the start of their rally Saturday on Nicollet Mall.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Joe Dewsnap, left, of Fall River, Mass. talked with fellow Patriots fans as he waited for the start of their rally Saturday on Nicollet Mall.

Police watched as pedestrians crossed 6th Street South at Nicollet while a humvee blocked off traffic Saturday.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Police watched as pedestrians crossed 6th Street South at Nicollet while a humvee blocked off traffic Saturday.

Super Bowl volunteer Timothy Ayoade peeked out from between his hat and gator as he welcomed visitors to the Super Bowl Live event on Nicollet Mall.
Anthony Souffle – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Super Bowl volunteer Timothy Ayoade peeked out from between his hat and gator as he welcomed visitors to the Super Bowl Live event on Nicollet Mall.

The Suburbs played in 10 degree temps and light snow during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
Shari L. Gross – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: The Suburbs played in 10 degree temps and light snow during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Guitarist Steve Brantseg of The Suburbs played in 10 degree temps and light snow during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
Shari L. Gross – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Guitarist Steve Brantseg of The Suburbs played in 10 degree temps and light snow during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

The Jayhawks played in 10-degree temps and light snow during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
Shari L. Gross – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: The Jayhawks played in 10-degree temps and light snow during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Lead singer Gary Louris of The Jayhawks warmed his hands at a heater between songs during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
Shari L. Gross – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Lead singer Gary Louris of The Jayhawks warmed his hands at a heater between songs during Super Bowl LIVE on Nicollet Mall on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

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