Celebration
Super Bowl LXI Gathering
Super Bowl LXI watch party. The gathering starts at 17:00 Central — party time, not the official kickoff.
Date
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Valentine's Day
Time
Party from 17:00 Central
Central time.
Host
Unassigned
Capacity & guests
TBD
RSVP not open yet
Highlights
- Super Bowl gathering
- Party starts 17:00 Central
Details
- Food through the first half
- Halftime reset
- Close after the final whistle
Agenda
- 14:00AV setup
- 15:00Test broadcast, licensed viewing service, backup device; food prep
- 17:00Party starts — doors and food
- Game broadcastWatch together; food through the first half
- HalftimeReset
- After the final whistleClose and cleanup
Staffing
| Role | Slots | Shift | Status | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host / lead — pre-game | 1 | 14:00 to halftime | Open · unassigned | Setup and first half |
| Relief host / lead — second half | 1 | Halftime − 30 min to close + 60 min | Open · unassigned | Second half, close and cleanup sign-off |
| AV | 1 | 14:00 to final whistle | Open · unassigned | Broadcast and backup |
| Food | 2 | 15:00 to halftime + 30 min | Open · unassigned | Food service |
| Setup / cleanup | 2 | 14:00–17:00; after close | Open · unassigned | Room |
7 estimated role slots
Open staffing calendarVenue · equipment · food · access
- Venue & access:
- Indoor viewing room.
- Equipment:
- Screen, sound, licensed viewing service, backup device.
- Food:
- Game-day food; labels.
Weather fallback
Indoor; postpone only for hazardous travel.
Safety & operations
Access & arrival
- Accessible routes, toilets, quiet space and changing areas
- Parking capacity to arrange (no new address listed)
- Arrival, departure and ride pickup plan; keep emergency vehicle access clear
- Neighbor / noise end-time approval
Site & equipment
- Lighting and cable safety
- Towels, cleaning, dry mats
- Bins, recycling and waste haul-off
- Realistic setup/cleanup, staff breaks and backup availability
Food & drink
- Water and hydration stations
- Dietary and allergen labeling
- Safe food handling, cold storage, handwashing
- Cleanliness of both kitchens; grill and fire supervision
- No alcohol while swimming, boating or supervising water; BYO policy subject to host/venue rules
Water zones
- Open only with qualified coverage and designated watcher duties
- Life jackets for boating and appropriate natural-water use
- Rescue equipment, communications, first aid and AED plan
- Ratios, capacity, operating temperatures and durations set by qualified providers / site review
Breathwork & thermal
- Breathwork on dry land only, fully separate from water
- No hyperventilation or breath holds in or near water; gentler opt-out offered
- Thermal participation optional; provider screening and individual medical clearance where appropriate
- No fixed 'safe' heat/cold protocol is stated
Weather
- Checks at 72h, 24h and day-of by a named future safety lead
- Any thunder/lightning clears outdoor/water zones to substantial indoor shelter or hardtop vehicle (tents/open shelters are not safe)
- Resume only per qualified lead and official guidance
- Heavy rain, high wind, poor visibility, cold/wind chill or unsafe paths → indoor plan or postponement; thresholds set by qualified operator
Ice & night options
- Winter ice options default closed; lake ice is never treated as safe
- Night hot springs skipped unless conditions, qualified staffing and lighting are all approved; lounge is an equal option
Staffing rules
- Safety roles cannot be filled by generic volunteers
- Counts shown are preliminary non-safety slots — not safe guest capacity or legal sufficiency
- One person cannot cover two simultaneous roles without explicit non-overlapping shifts
- No named assignee except owner-requested Carl and John Moore (availability to confirm)
Checklist
| Phase | Task | Owner | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ Pre-event | Approve scope, date, audience, venue, access and capacity | Owner | T−8 to 6 weeks |
| ☐ Pre-event | Request provider quotes (only after scope approval); confirm safety, insurance, permissions and weather alternative | Event lead (unassigned) | T−4 weeks |
| ☐ Pre-event | Provisional staffing, menus, accessibility and dietary needs (gathered privately) | Event lead (unassigned) | T−2 weeks |
| ☐ Pre-event | Owner go/no-go before any invitation is issued separately; keep assignments and contact sheet private | Owner | T−7 days |
| ☐ Pre-event | Recheck conditions, forecasts and vendors | Future safety lead (unassigned) | T−72h and T−24h |
| ☐ Day-of | Staff sign-in; incident, rescue and emergency briefing | Event lead (unassigned) | Before doors |
| ☐ Day-of | Inspect every zone (routes, lighting, cables, kitchens, wet areas) | Future safety lead (unassigned) | Before doors |
| ☐ Post-event | Incident log, cleanup sign-off, accounting and debrief | Event lead (unassigned) | T+1 day |
| ☐ Post-event | Record lessons learned | Event lead (unassigned) | T+3 days |
Budget
| Bucket | Estimate | Quote | Approved | Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue / equipment | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Food / drink | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Performers / facilitators | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Staffing | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Qualified safety coverage | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Cleaning / waste | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Weather contingency / transport | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Permits / insurance (where applicable) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Contingency | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
Open decisions
- Viewing service
Sources
- OPM — Federal holidays 2027 Memorial Day May 31; Labor Day Sep 6; Independence Day Jul 4, observed Mon Jul 5.
- SoFi Stadium — Super Bowl LXI Official date Sunday, Feb 14, 2027. Our party starts 17:00 Central.
- Minnesota DNR — Ice safety Ice is never 100% safe; no thickness proves an event safe.
- CDC — Drowning prevention Dedicated supervision, life jackets, no alcohol, no hyperventilation/breath-holding in water.
- National Weather Service — Lightning outdoors No outdoor place is safe in a thunderstorm; get to substantial shelter.