Countdown Until Kickoff: Events Leading Up to Super Bowl 48

Concerts, parties and more things to do in NYC/NJ area.

New York and New Jersey Pre- Super Bowl Events - The Denver Broncos, the team with the No. 1 offense, and the Seattle Seahawks, the team with the No. 1 defense, are heading to New Jersey on Feb. 2 for Super Bowl XLVIII. But with just a few days left until kickoff, check out the list of major events that are happening in New Jersey and New York leading up to game day. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos: Elsa/Getty Images; Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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New York and New Jersey Pre- Super Bowl Events - The Denver Broncos, the team with the No. 1 offense, and the Seattle Seahawks, the team with the No. 1 defense, are heading to New Jersey on Feb. 2 for Super Bowl XLVIII. But with just a few days left until kickoff, check out the list of major events that are happening in New Jersey and New York leading up to game day. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos: Elsa/Getty Images; Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Newark Museum’s Biggest Indoor Tailgate Ever - It is a cold-weather Super Bowl, so why not tailgate inside? The Newark Museum is hosting an indoor tailgate event on Jan. 28 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. The party will feature classic game day foods, a battle for the beers, appearances by some of your favorite players, prizes and more. For ticket information, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of the Newark Museum)

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Newark Museum’s Biggest Indoor Tailgate Ever - It is a cold-weather Super Bowl, so why not tailgate inside? The Newark Museum is hosting an indoor tailgate event on Jan. 28 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. The party will feature classic game day foods, a battle for the beers, appearances by some of your favorite players, prizes and more. For ticket information, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of the Newark Museum)

Super Bowl Boulevard - From Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, New York City’s Times Square will be transformed into "Super Bowl Boulevard." Broadway will feature a pedestrian walkway for the ultimate football fan. There will be an autograph center during the day that becomes a concert stage at night and a display where fans can gawk at the Lombardi Trophy and more.(Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Super Bowl Boulevard - From Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, New York City’s Times Square will be transformed into "Super Bowl Boulevard." Broadway will feature a pedestrian walkway for the ultimate football fan. There will be an autograph center during the day that becomes a concert stage at night and a display where fans can gawk at the Lombardi Trophy and more.(Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Bud Light Hotel - Party like a rock star with Bud Light as they take over the U.S.S. Intrepid for four nights of concerts and parties from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. The Roots will perform with Run DMC and Busta Rhymes on Jan. 30. Grammy-nominated Imagine Dragons will perform a day later. For the full lineup and ticket info, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of BudLightHotel.com)

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Bud Light Hotel - Party like a rock star with Bud Light as they take over the U.S.S. Intrepid for four nights of concerts and parties from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. The Roots will perform with Run DMC and Busta Rhymes on Jan. 30. Grammy-nominated Imagine Dragons will perform a day later. For the full lineup and ticket info, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of BudLightHotel.com)

VH1 Super Bowl Blitz Concerts  - From Monday Jan. 27, to Friday Jan. 31, VH1 is hosting six nights of six concerts in the five boroughs of New York City and one in New Jersey for Super Bowl Blitz. Get ready to be entertained by J. Cole in Queens, Janelle Monae in the Bronx, TLC in Manhattan and more. Visit here to attend the concerts live. If you can’t make it, be sure to watch them every night at 11/10C on VH1.(Photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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VH1 Super Bowl Blitz Concerts  - From Monday Jan. 27, to Friday Jan. 31, VH1 is hosting six nights of six concerts in the five boroughs of New York City and one in New Jersey for Super Bowl Blitz. Get ready to be entertained by J. Cole in Queens, Janelle Monae in the Bronx, TLC in Manhattan and more. Visit here to attend the concerts live. If you can’t make it, be sure to watch them every night at 11/10C on VH1.(Photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks at The Garden - The night before game day on Feb. 1 LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat will head to New York to play the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. For ticket information, visit here.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks at The Garden - The night before game day on Feb. 1 LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat will head to New York to play the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. For ticket information, visit here.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

NFL Hall of Famers Take Over Atlantic City - NFL Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Shannon Sharpe will host a pre-game day tailgate party at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel and Casino on Feb. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chow down on BBQ, beer and more in the Bally’s Grand Ballroom. For tickets and more information, click here.(Photos: Joe Robbins/Getty Images; Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Grey Goose Vodka)

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NFL Hall of Famers Take Over Atlantic City - NFL Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Shannon Sharpe will host a pre-game day tailgate party at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel and Casino on Feb. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chow down on BBQ, beer and more in the Bally’s Grand Ballroom. For tickets and more information, click here.(Photos: Joe Robbins/Getty Images; Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Grey Goose Vodka)

NFL Super Bowl Tailgate Party - Tailgating may not be allowed at Super Bowl XLVIII for average parking lot partiers, but if you have money to party with the NFL then it’s cool. Enjoy live entertainment, food, family fun and more on Feb. 2 at the Meadowlands Racetrack Grandstand at 12 p.m. at the official NFL tailgate party. Visit here for the pricey ticket packages.(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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NFL Super Bowl Tailgate Party - Tailgating may not be allowed at Super Bowl XLVIII for average parking lot partiers, but if you have money to party with the NFL then it’s cool. Enjoy live entertainment, food, family fun and more on Feb. 2 at the Meadowlands Racetrack Grandstand at 12 p.m. at the official NFL tailgate party. Visit here for the pricey ticket packages.(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)