USA Today Network has announced the Planters ‘Legends Party,’ which is being presented by BetMGM, Smirnoff and the NFL Alumni Association (NAA) at Gila River Resorts, Arizona. The Legends Party will be hosted by former NFL legend Rob Gronkowski and another former tight-end, Vernon Davis.
The event will take place on Friday 10, ahead of Super Bowl LVII which will kick off on February 12. The Planters pre-party will commence with a meet-and-greet featuring NFL greats and other surprise guests, who will get to enjoy red carpet entry, cocktails, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and entertainment.
The main event entails and ‘Roast and Toast’ of former NFL legends while the evening will conclude with an exclusive afterparty. This party promises to offer custom cocktails, exclusive giveaways and a special performance by the rapper Nelly.
Gronkowski commented: “I always have a great time partnering with USA Today Network Ventures to host the Legends Party, and this year it's going to be even better with Vernon Davis added to the mix.
“Spending time with my favorite NFL alumni while dancing to Nelly and serving as a ‘Roast & Toast’ team captain will make this year’s event legendary for sure.”
Davis was equally enthusiastic about hosting this event, saying: “It’s an honor to be back at the USA Today Network Ventures Legends Party with Gronk. I had such a great time attending last year’s event, and I'm excited to be a team captain and honor our Legends this year!”
To further celebrate the Big Game weekend, the NAA will host a celebrity blackjack tournament, presented by BetMGM and Martini Mates. This will be held on February 9 from 4PM to 7PM at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, with proceeds from the tournament going to the NAA charity, Caring for Kids.
