There was a block party in downtown San Jose Wednesday night, with food trucks, music, activities and a live podcast with two former NFL players.
Near the SAP Center, a couple of streets were blocked off so that people could enjoy a block party outside of Hapa’s Brewing Company. Inside, former NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth were recording an episode of their podcast “Fitz And Whit”.
There was music, food and activities for kids.
“Super excited to be part of the big game and see what San Jose is offering here tonight,” Melissa said.
There was also a raffle.
Robbie Dehaze took home the big prize – Super Bowl tickets.
“Couldn’t believe it, I’ve never won a raffle,” Dehaze said. “Just the experience, and just it being here locally, it’s amazing.”
This was one of several events planned this week ahead of the Super Bowl in San Jose. The turf has already been laid out in San Pedro Square ahead of the San Pedro Superfest, which kicks off on Friday and goes thru Sunday with food, drinks, tech displays and live entertainment.
At city hall, preps are underway for the two block parties on Friday and Saturday with Kehlani and Dom Dolla. Catia is visiting her cousin Maggie Cruz from Mexico and even though she doesn’t have tickets to the Super Bowl, she wanted to be part of the fun.
“I arrived like two days ago, I started to get the feeling, the environment, it’s been great,” Catia said.
“I was like ‘You’re more than welcome to come, let’s go have fun, let me show you around’,” Cruz added.
With Wednesday’s block party and the other events happening later this week, the hope is people can join in on the fun and downtown can showcase itself.
“We’re trying to liven up the Creekside social area and bring life to this area that has been quiet for a while,” Cassie Tam, co-owner of Hapa’s Brewing Company, said.
Jocelyn Moran
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