Ok, so I'm seriously considering attending this retard-fest next year, and since it's never too early to plan for these things, I'll start this now and see where it leads.
As I understand it the draft is to be held on the Franklin Parkway with the Art Museum being suggested as the focal point of the festivities.
Who's planning on going, are we planning on getting our shtein on, etc?
Let's do this shtein.
where did you see that the draft was going to be held on the parkway....thats where the fan fest is going to be from what ive heard....no way an nfl draft is being held outside
I heard it will be so the picks walk up the steps after they're announced.
they could build a large amphitheater on the parkway and use the AM as a backstage area for media and families and what not
or the AM steps thing is just a photo opp and the actually draft will take place at the convention center or the walnut st theater or something
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 10, 2016, 11:24:55 AM
I heard it will be so the picks walk up the steps after they're announced.
lol what....i cant tell if you are joking?
if you arent it seems to have disaster written all over it....i just cant see the 30 team entourages sitting outside underneath an ez-up making picks....not sure how the lighting would work either and the broadcasting of it...seems like camera angles would be a problem...weather would be a huge issue if its bad
i thought the parkway was going to be the philly version of 'draft town' that chicago held in grant park and the draft itself would be inside somewhere
No I'm not joking
That's what I heard some NFL official say on the radio
he had to have been joking
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/09/01/official-nfl-draft-to-be-held-in-philadelphia-next-year/
The NFL is all about making reasonable, sensible decisions, so I'm with IGY on this one.
lol theres like 75 steps...not happening
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 10, 2016, 11:24:55 AM
I heard it will be so the picks walk up the steps after they're announced.
They should put the podium at the top of the Art Museum steps, shut down the BFP circle and have all the players sit there. It's never too early for conditioning drills. Also, farg the fans and cage them into that parking lot in the middle of the circle...behind that big ass statue that would block their view.
Oh, and I'm most definitely IN on this one. We should definitely organize some sort of big ass tailgate or something. Well, not so much that we should organize anything. Havas just needs to tell us where he's parking so we can all show up and drink his booze.
lol....no chance im going anywhere close to that clusterfarg
if its being held indoors and i could get a ticket which i wont be able to id go but im not sitting on the parkway with a bunch of drunk meathead nfl fans to "watch" the draft
^^Not a real fan^^
i've coincidentally been in chicago for the draft the last two years, spent like 25 at the fan fast and was done with it. seems like it's a ton of fun for kids though.
it is a pretty cool atmosphere though.
i'm about to start a george clinton and p funk show / phillies game / eagles game bender in a few minutes.
Quote from: phattymatty on September 10, 2016, 04:06:15 PM
i'm about to start a george clinton and p funk show / phillies game / eagles game bender in a few minutes.
Jealous / Meh / Jealous
id be down for going to the draft. is it def that its outside ?
you dont just go to the draft....you have to get tickets which are incredibly hard to get.....unless i guess if this outside stuff is true and they have a made in america style event where tens of thousands of people go but then it wont be like really going to the draft
i know the past 2 years in chicago they have done a lottery for tix and only give out like 2,000-3,000.
wait, so a fan cant just go to the draft and walk in ? one has to be lucky enough to get a ticket ?
really ?
Quote from: smeags on September 12, 2016, 10:52:53 AM
id be down for going to the draft.
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 10, 2016, 12:24:48 PMim not sitting on the parkway with a bunch of drunk meathead nfl fans to "watch" the draft
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 10, 2016, 11:54:24 AM
No I'm not joking
That's what I heard some NFL official say on the radio
I heard that too. Cool as farg if the weather isn't lousy.
be a shame if true, that means the "real" fans wont go.
it used to be that anyone could attend. I went two years running when it was at MSG. Was there when Eli and Rivers were drafted. You just had to get in line early enough. Then the third year I went they changed it and I couldn't get in. It was cool to be in the room. If you can't get in there, don't bother going.
I would def want to be in the room. take it all in and enjoy the process.
is this lottery done with ticket holders of the host city or an even bigger pool ?
So is anyone actually going to this shindig? I just looked up flights and it's cheap as farg to fly up that week. I'm thinking of flying in the day of and then flying home Saturday. The Phils play the Marlins @ 1:05 on draft day too.
Let's do this!
I'm still planning on going. I have no clue how it all works as far as getting "in" to watch picks though. Google searches just come back with these shady sites offering "premium draft experiences." That sounds expensive And probably a scam.
Unless it's offered by a member of the Nigerian Royal Family, it's probably legit.
i will certainly check out the scene at some point but im feeling the 1st round night is going to be a melting pot of methed up white trash from kenzo and trump supporters
pass
So it's going to be like every tailgate ever.
basically but you wont be able to distance yourself from them....everyone is going to be in one small area.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 28, 2017, 11:48:05 AM
So it's going to be like every tailgate ever.
minus beats
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/02/28/free-nfl-draft-festivities-philly/ (http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/02/28/free-nfl-draft-festivities-philly/)
think I will take off that thurs and fri and check it out.
the white trash quota will be high enough, they dont need you
in other words, you'll already be there.
https://2017nfldraft.fishsoftware.com/prereg/
They want an awful lot of personal info. Pass on that, thanks.
That's just to get you tickets to be in the theater for the draft, but the whole "event" is going to take place between the Art Museum and Franklin Institute and doesn't require a ticket. I gotta imagine that the draft will be broadcast to areas outside the theater itself. I'm going on Thu with some friends. Don't really care if I get in the theater or not, I just want to be there and check shtein out.
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/How-To-Get-2017-NFL-Draft-Tickets/44d85246-05a1-44ed-9f97-7ab77d1441c2
QuoteThe free NFL Draft Experience football festival opens for fans of all ages and teams. Fans in attendance will be able to view all three days of the Draft in an outdoor environment and have the chance to receive stand-by tickets to be seated inside the NFL Draft Theater.
anyone else get an email saying they won the lottery this morning? i don't remember entering but I guess I'll go.
QuoteYOU ARE NOW CONFIRMED AS A WINNER IN THE 2017 NFL DRAFT TICKET SWEEPSTAKES!
TICKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
To claim your tickets, you must check in at the NFL Draft Experience presented by Oikos Triple Zero Ticket Check-In tent (location below) during the following dates and times:
DATE: 4/29/2017
TIME: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
NFL Draft Experience Ticket Check-In is located at South West corner of N21st street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Please bring the below to confirm your registration at pick-up:
• Your government issued photo ID
• Your Fan Mobile Pass
• Your guest's government issued PHOTO ID, if over the age of 18
*Please note that your Fan Mobile Pass does not act as your ticket for the 2017 NFL Draft. Tickets must be picked up at the date and time mentioned above.
For parking and transportation information, please click here.
hmm, the 29th is saturday so I have no idea what this means. I guess I got tickets to the last few rounds? pass.
Looks like it. You coming up for the 1st round on Thu?
doubtful. i've been to the fan experience thing in chicago the last two years. just happened to be there for work both times. it's kinda fun i guess.
http://www.csnphilly.com/the700level/more-details-emerge-about-nfl-draft-experience-ben-franklin-parkway-philly
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The fan festival activities will be FREE and last for three days along a half-mile stretch of the Ben Franklin Parkway. This will include "interactive exhibits, immersive games, and virtual reality experiences, free player autograph sessions and more."
Hours for the fan experience:
Thursday, April 27: 12 pm - 11 pm
Friday, April 28: 12 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, April 29: 10 am - 6 pm
In addition to the special fan fest experience, a number of the museums in the area will be offering special discounts or even free admission.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will offer free general admission during those three days of the draft will discounts on special exhibits. The Barnes Foundation will be closed on Thursday for a special event but will maintain normal business hours (10 am - 5 pm) on Friday and Saturday. The Franklin Institute will be open to the public from 9:30am-5pm during NFL Draft days (April 27-29).
There will be a plethora of road closures starting in phases as early as April 10th. The full extent of the road closures will begin on the 25th at 12:01 am and include the following:
21st Street closed from Winter Street to Spring Garden Street
* Local access to Pennsylvania Avenue only (all traffic must turn left)
* 22nd Street closed from Race Street to Spring Garden Street
* Local access to Park Towne Place only (residents)
* 23rd Street closed from Fairmount Avenue to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
* Local access only
* 24th Street closed from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Park Towne Place
* Local access only
* Martin Luther King Drive closed at Sweet Briar Drive.
* Road opened daily during peak AM rush hour on 4/27 & 4/28 (5AM-10AM) for access to I-676 via 24th Street
* Kelly Drive closed from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Fairmount Avenue
* Spring Garden Street Bridge closed at 31st Street
* Road opened daily during peak AM rush hour on 4/27 & 4/28 (5AM-10AM) for access to I-676 via 24th Street
* Access to I-76 westbound will be maintained
* Local access to Art Museum will be maintained
* Spring Garden Street closed from 22nd Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
* Local access after peak AM rush hour
* Pennsylvania Avenue closed from Hamilton Street to Fairmount Avenue
* Local access after peak AM rush hour
* Pennsylvania Avenue/Callowhill Street closed from 20th Street to 21st Street
* Local access to Barnes Foundation driveway (westbound) only
* Eastbound open from 21st Street
* Park Towne Place closed from 22nd Street to 24th Street
* Local access only (residents)
* I-676 westbound 22nd Street off-ramp closed
From our previous post on what the Fan Fest experience will entail:
Among the NFL Draft Experience fan events:
· Combine Corner – From racing against NFL players to running routes, fans can test their football and athletic skills at Combine Corner, which includes the Vertical Jump and 40-Yard Dash.
· NFL Virtual Reality – Experience NFL games using virtual reality technology.
· The Vince Lombardi Trophy – Fans will have the opportunity to take their photo with the Super Bowl trophy.
· AFC & NFC Locker Rooms – Visit a replica NFL locker room as it appears on gameday. Experience the sights of an NFL pregame with sleek translucent LCDs.
· NFL Museum (Pro Football Hall of Fame display area) – This exhibit features historical Eagles memorabilia, Super Bowl rings and Conference Championship trophies. Fans can get a digitalized Pro Football Hall of Fame bronze bust in their likeness.
· College Football Corner – Fans can view College Football Hall of Fame memorabilia from former first round Draft picks and Eagles legends, and cheer on Draft prospects from their favorite college team. Life size player mannequins offer unique photo opportunities.
· NFL Draft Experience Tailgate – Enjoy selections from some of Philadelphia's best restaurants in a "taste of the town" tailgate.
· NFL Network Set – Watch NFL Network analysts break down the NFL Draft.
· ESPN Set – Check out SportsCenter LIVE from NFL Draft Experience.
· NFL Shop at Draft – Stop by for the largest assortment of NFL Draft merchandise, including customizable Nike Jerseys and the official 2017 NFL Draft Cap by New Era and other exclusive Draft caps.
· NFL Draft Set – Visit the official NFL Draft set from Thursday to Saturday and see the view from behind the podium.
QuoteThe Vince Lombardi Trophy – Fans will have the opportunity to take their photo with the Super Bowl trophy.
This is funny for all the wrong reasons.
The Eagles aren't good enough to bring it to Philly, so somebody had to.
that may be the closet lurie gets to seeing one in philly.
Quote from: smeags on March 27, 2017, 01:43:33 PM
that may be the closet any of us get to seeing one in philly.
that's probably a more accurate phrase.
Any chance they rename it after Belichick? Maybe the Eagles will win one of those.