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2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Schedule
 QUEEN PAGEANT
Thursday, May 13, 7:00 p.m., Palace Theatre
 The queen and court serve as goodwill ambassadors and role models for youngsters in the community while volunteering their time for many civic organizations, and also as escorts in welcoming the current Class of Enshrinees to Canton, Ohio. Ticket Information>>>
BALLOON CLASSIC INVITATIONAL/JACKSON-BELDEN FOOD FEST & FIREWORKS
Friday, July 30, 4:00 – 11:30 p.m. | Saturday, July 31, 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 – 11:30 p.m. | Sunday, August 1, 6:00 a.m., Kent State University Stark Campus
Free Event
More than 65 giant hot air balloons take flight to the delight of approximately 130,000 spectators who can also enjoy dozens of food vendors, live music, children’s activities, an illuminating Balloon Night Glow and a spectacular fireworks display. More information>>>
5-MILE AND 2-MILE RACES
Sunday, August 1, 8:00 a.m., Pro Football Hall of Fame
Entry fee
More than 1,600 people of all ages walk or run, with participants crossing the finish line in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Costumed characters accompany children six and under as they race to the finish in the 400-meter free Kids Fun Run, where everyone is a winner! More information>>>
COMMUNITY PARADE
Sunday, August 1 , 2:30 p.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event
A wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units and a giant helium balloon participate in this true community parade held in the heart of the revitalized downtown. More information>>>
DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m., Paul Brown Tiger Stadium (Massillon)
Drum Corps fans can enjoy the pageantry of eight of the best corps in America, including five of the top twelve, and all at the peak of their performance just one week before the world championships. Ticket Information>>>
RIBS BURNOFF
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, August 4, 5, and 6, 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily, Stark County Fairgrounds
Free Event; evening concert
More than 135,000 people enjoy ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods and concerts each evening by national recording artists. Families can also enjoy interactive inflatables in the Fantasy Football Zone, a master sand sculptor, face painting and many other fun activities. More information>>>
FIRST PLAY 2010
Thursday, August 5, 10:00 a.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event; Info will be posted here in June; For more information, please email EducationalPrograms@Profootballhof.com
Nearly 2,000 enthusiastic youngsters take part in this ceremonial “kickoff” to a weekend of football. An official NFL football is passed through the 3-mile child link chain from the site in downtown Canton where the NFL was founded in 1920 to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON
Friday, August 6, 11:30 a.m., Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
This fabulous luncheon and runway show is arguably the largest and finest fashion show in Ohio! State-of-the-art sound, lighting and video combine to showcase 30 professional models featuring the season’s hottest male and female fashions in a high energy production. Ticket Information>>>
ENSHRINEES DINNER
Friday, August 6, 5:15 p.m., Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Nearly 4,000 guests enjoy a cocktail party and fabulous dinner followed by an exciting program featuring returning Hall of Famers, NFL team owners, and sports celebrities, all joining to honor the incoming Class of Enshriness as they receive their Hall of Fame gold jackets. Tickets available in Fan Packages | To purchase individual tickets call: 330-458-2048
TIMKEN GRAND PARADE
Saturday, August 7, 8:00 a.m., Downtown Canton
Reserved chair or bleacher seats available
This nationally televised event showcases the current Class of Enshrinees and a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, along with giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles and specialty units – all enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2-mile route. Tickets available in Fan Packages | To purchase individual tickets call: 330-458-2048
MOUNTED MEMORIES AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Saturday, August 7, Time: TBD
Mounted Memories Autograph Sessions featuring past Hall of Famers. Several Hall of Fame members will participate in Autograph Sessions presented by Mounted Memories. Hall of Fame participants TBD.
ENSHRINEMENT CELEBRATION FAN PARTY
Saturday, August 7, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Pro Football Hall of Fame
This large-scale private party takes place on the Hall of Fame grounds before the Enshrinement Ceremony. Enjoy all inclusive beer, soft drinks, and lip-smacking barbeque. Dance and celebrate the big event with a live DJ. Rally for your favorite Enshrinee with a complimentary souvenir. Tickets available in Fan Packages>>>
CLASS OF 2010 ENSHRINEMENT
Saturday, August 7, 7:00 p.m., Fawcett Stadium
The central focus of the entire 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is the Enshrinement Ceremony where each newly elected football legend takes center stage and shares with the audience his innermost emotions and career experiences in a heartfelt and emotional acceptance speech. Thousands attend and millions more watch and listen as the nationally televised event unfolds. The annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony is not only a moving and inspirational salute to the game’s all-time great players, coaches, and contributors; it is also one of the most spectacular events in all of sports. Buy your tickets now>>>
CONCERT AND FIREWORKS
Saturday, August 7, 6:00 p.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event!
Food, fun and fireworks can all be found in downtown Canton during this family event beginning with a rousing military band concert, face painting for the kids and delectable treats, and concluding with an extraordinary fireworks display choreographed to music.
ENSHRINEES GAMEDAY ROUNDTABLE
Sunday, August 8, 12:30 p.m., Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Tickets available
An enthusiastic crowd of 4,000 football fans enjoy lunch, followed by a center stage roundtable presentation featuring the newly inducted Class of Enshrinees. It’s an unscripted, up-close-and-personal format where the Enshrinees share stories and memories of their careers. Tickets available in Fan Packages | To purchase individual tickets call: 330-458-2048
CLASS OF 2010 AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Sunday, August 8, Time: TBD, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Members of the Class of 2010 will participate in a special autograph Session. Time TBD. Class of 2010 participants TBD.
HALL OF FAME GAME
Sunday, August 8, 8:00 p.m., Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium
Fan Packages available
Don’t miss the kick off to the 2010 NFL preseason! The game takes place next to the museum on Pro Football Hall of Fame Field in Fawcett Stadium before a sellout crowd of die-hard fans. Ticket information>>>
***All times are Eastern***
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