Permanent lights were activated here on the 18th Ward Field, but before the new lights turned on, kids had a chance to play flag football alongside NFL stars.”We’re not all going to be able to go to the Super Bowl this week, but we can bring a little bit of the Super Bowl flavor to our Gentilly neighborhood,” said 18th Ward Field Founder and CEO Lowrey Crews.Before the bright lights of Super Bowl 59 take center stage at the Superdome, a new glow is lighting up the 18th Ward Field.”What they will be able to experience on this field will change their lives,” Crews said.The NFL, in partnership with Toyota, installed permanent lights on the 18th ward field, serving as a glowing tribute to New Orleans football, in hopes of inspiring generations to come.”I think it’s so amazing because this game of flag football is allowing so many people, girls, boys, of all different sizes and skill sets to be able to engage with the greatest game,” said Saints Linebacker Demario Davis.New Orleans native and Saints football safety Tyrann Mathieu says he is excited about the new addition on the field. It was important to be a part of this event.”I think being able to add lights out here will add to these kids, helping them continue to come together.”Many are looking forward to the lasting impact of creating a well-lit environment for kids to play. “When the Super Bowl is gone, these lights will be here,” Crews said.18TH Ward Field leaders say the new lights will be on every day of the year to create more positive outlets for kids in the area.
Permanent lights were activated here on the 18th Ward Field, but before the new lights turned on, kids had a chance to play flag football alongside NFL stars.
“We’re not all going to be able to go to the Super Bowl this week, but we can bring a little bit of the Super Bowl flavor to our Gentilly neighborhood,” said 18th Ward Field Founder and CEO Lowrey Crews.
Before the bright lights of Super Bowl 59 take center stage at the Superdome, a new glow is lighting up the 18th Ward Field.
“What they will be able to experience on this field will change their lives,” Crews said.
The NFL, in partnership with Toyota, installed permanent lights on the 18th ward field, serving as a glowing tribute to New Orleans football, in hopes of inspiring generations to come.
“I think it’s so amazing because this game of flag football is allowing so many people, girls, boys, of all different sizes and skill sets to be able to engage with the greatest game,” said Saints Linebacker Demario Davis.
New Orleans native and Saints football safety Tyrann Mathieu says he is excited about the new addition on the field. It was important to be a part of this event.
“I think being able to add lights out here will add to these kids, helping them continue to come together.”
Many are looking forward to the lasting impact of creating a well-lit environment for kids to play.
“When the Super Bowl is gone, these lights will be here,” Crews said.
18TH Ward Field leaders say the new lights will be on every day of the year to create more positive outlets for kids in the area.
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