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NFL Kickoff Live From Times Square

NFL Kickoff
Live From Times Square

The NFL Kickoff Live from Times Square on September 5, 2002.

The event, which was free to the public, began at 4:30 p.m., and continued with a variety of entertainment until 8:00 p.m. Bon Jovi, one of America’s greatest rock and roll bands, headlined the event. Also appearing were music sensation Enrique Iglesias, and hip-hop artist Eve with special guest Alicia Keys. The cast of the Broadway musical Rent, featuring NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, also performed.

Immediately following the event, the New York Giants and the San Francisco Forty Niners kicked off in the NFL’s first-ever Thursday night season opener at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

We would like to thank all that helped celebrate the American spirit and the resilience of New York City by being a part of the NFL Kickoff Live from Times Square.

The Details:

To view the official press release for the event, please visit our
NFL Kickoff Live From Times Square Press Release Page.

To view pictures from the event, please visit our
NFL Kickoff Live From Times Square Slide Show.

To view a listing of frequently asked questions, please visit our
NFL Kickoff Live From Times Square FAQs Page.

For more information on this event, please visit www.nfl.com/kickoff.

For more information on Times Square, please visit www.timessquarebid.org.

Last Updated On: Friday, September 6, 2002

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