Morgan Cox of the Baltimore Ravens lies on the field while celebrating after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, February 3, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Super bowl MVP Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens celebreates with his teammates.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens, left, shakes hands with his brother, head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers, after winning Super Bowl XLVII in a close contest.
Retiring linebacker Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates as confetti falls after the game.
Perrish Cox of the San Francisco 49ers kneels on the sideline after his team lost the Super Bowl to the Baltimore Ravens.
Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the win.
Quarterback Joe Flacco is tackled by teammates while celebrating after the game.
The Ravens' Ray Lewis celebrates his team's win.
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks off the field after the game.
Bobbie Williams of the Baltimore Ravens, right, and his teammates celebrate their win against the San Francisco 49ers.
Confetti falls on the field as the Ravens celebrate their 34-31 victory over the 49ers.
Cornerback Perrish Cox of the San Francisco 49ers kneels down among the confetti following his team's loss.
Vonta Leach, left, and Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate on the field after the game.
Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers fails to make a catch in the end zone late in the fourth quarter against Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens.
Ray Lewis, left, and Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after the San Francisco 49ers couldn't convert on a fourth down play in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter.
Michael Oher of the Ravens lifts teammate Arthur Jones into the air as the clock runs out.
Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers makes contact with Bernard Pierce of the Baltimore Ravens.
Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Ravens.
Anquan Boldin of the Baltimore Ravens stiff-arms Chris Culliver of the San Francisco 49ers after catching a 30-yard pass in the third quarter.
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII.
Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens watches from the bench during the third quarter.
Ted Ginn Jr., left, of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammate Dashon Goldson after a long punt return.
Bernard Pierce of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Dashon Goldson of the 49ers.
Arthur Jones of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a tackle during Super Bowl XLVII.
Tarell Brown of the San Francisco 49ers causes Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens to fumble in the third quarter; Brown recovered the fumble.
Frank Gore of the 49ers runs in for a touchdown in the third quarter past Corey Graham of the Ravens.
Frank Gore, left, and Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers celebrate after Gore scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
Running back Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with quarterback Colin Kaepernick after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.
Frank Gore of the 49ers celebrates his 6-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
Michael Crabtree of the 49ers scores on a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.
Ted Ginn Jr. of the 49ers returns a punt 32 yards against Sam Koch of the Ravens.
49er fans react as they watch Super Bowl XLVII at Gold Dust Lounge in San Francisco.
Anquan Boldin of the Baltimore Ravens attempts to catch a pass in front of Chris Culliver, center, and Dashon Goldson of the San Francisco 49ers.
Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone on a 31-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.
Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens paces on the field during the power outage.
The San Francisco 49ers wait for all the power to come back to the Superdome.
Quarterback Joe Flacco and Baltimore Ravens teammates wait on the field as a third-quarter power outage brings Super Bowl XLVII to a temporary halt.
The Ravens' cheerleaders perform on the sidelines during the power outage.
A sudden power outage at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome causes a 34-minute delay early in the third quarter.
Jacoby Jones of the Baltimore Ravens, No. 12, does "the Ray Lewis dance" to celebrate his 108-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at the start of the third quarter.
Ravens kick returner Jacoby Jones celebrates his touchdown at the start of the second half.
Jacoby Jones of the Baltimore Ravens runs the second-half kickoff back 108 yards for a touchdown.
Jacoby Jones of the Baltimore Ravens returns the second-half kickoff 108 yards for a record-tying touchdown.
Pop singer Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show.
Beyonce sings during her halftime performance.
Beyonce greets fans during the halftime show.
Beyonce lies on stage while performing Sunday night.
Beyonce appears on a rising platform during the halftime show.
Beyonce dances in front of a screen on stage.
Beyonce performs a medley of her hits at halftime on Sunday.
Arthur Jones of the Baltimore Ravens exults as he walks off of the field at halftime.
49ers kicker David Akers celebrates after kicking a 27-yard field goal in the second quarter.
Cary Williams of the Ravens exchanges words with Delanie Walker of the 49ers.
From left, Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones, Joe Flacco and Kelechi Osemele of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after Jones scored on a 56-yard touchdown pass from Flacco.
Jacoby Jones, left, and Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after their second-quarter touchdown.
Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones catches the ball before running it in for a touchdown against Chris Culliver of the 49ers.
Jacoby Jones of the Ravens catches a 56-yard pass. He would get up and score.
Jacoby Jones of the Ravens runs on a 56-yard touchdown pass past Chris Culliver of the San Francisco 49ers.
Fans cheer in the cavernouse Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans during Super Bowl XLVII.
Dennis Pitta of the Baltimore Ravens pulls in a 1-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Ed Dickson of the Baltimore Ravens is brought down by Donte Whitner of the San Francisco 49ers.
Kicker Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens is stopped short of a first down on a fake field goal attempt in the second quarter. Patrick Willis is the tackler.
Dennis Pitta of the Baltimore Ravens, right, celebrates with teammate Matt Birk after catching a touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates after throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Pitta.
Dennis Pitta of the Baltimore Ravens catches a touchdown pass in front of Donte Whitner, left, and Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers rolls out of the pocket against the Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Cary Williams reacts angrily after a play as head linesman Steve Stelljes and 49ers fullback Bruce Miller attempt to hold him back.
Joe Flacco, left, and Jacoby Jones of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after Flacco threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Pitta.
Donte Whitner of the San Francisco 49ers commits a face mask penalty against Ed Dickson of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter.
Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the 49ers.
Arthur Jones of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after recovering a fumble from LaMichael James of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII.
Courtney Upshaw of the Ravens forces LaMichael James of the 49ers to fumble in the second quarter.
Quarterback Joe Flacco of the Ravens attempts to escape pressure from Ahmad Brooks of the 49ers.
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco scrambles out of the pocket against the 49ers.
Bernard Pollard of the Baltimore Ravens tries to tackle Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers rolls out of the pocket and looks to pass during the second quarter.
Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers goes airborne after catching a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 3.
David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers kicks a 36-yard field goal in the first quarter.
Paul Kruger of the Baltimore Ravens sacks 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a play in the first quarter.
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick directs his teammates before a snap in the first quarter.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers runs with the ball in front of Ravens safety Bernard Pollard, No. 31.
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco scrambles with the ball against 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald.
Anquan Boldin of the Baltimore Ravens makes a 13-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, February 3, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin brings the ball down in the end zone.
Donte Whitner of the 49ers tries to defend Anquan Boldin of the Ravens.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.
Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens kicks the ball to the San Francisco 49ers to start Super Bowl XLVII.
Alicia Keys sings the National Anthem before the start of Super Bowl XLVII.
Alicia Keys reaches into the air during her rendition of the National Anthem.
Children in the Sandy Hook Elementary School Chorus walk off the field after singing "America The Beautiful" prior to Super Bowl XLVII.
The Sandy Hook Elementary School Chorus stands on the field for their performance of "America the Beautiful."
Singer Jennifer Hudson performs "America The Beautiful" with the Sandy Hook Elementary School Chorus.
The American flag hangs above the field as Jennifer Hudson performs "America the Beautiful" with the Sandy Hook Elementary School Chorus.
The San Francisco 49ers take the field.
The 49ers huddle up prior to the start of the game.
The 49ers huddle on the field prior to taking on the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.
C.J. Spillman of the San Francisco 49ers kneels in the endzone prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders get ready take the field ahead of the game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Veteran Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis runs onto the field as cheerleaders and fans cheer.
Dancers perform on the field before the start of Super Bowl XLVII.
49ers mascot Sourdough Sam waves a flag on the field as players take the field shortly before kickoff.
Quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field prior to kickoff against the San Francisco 49ers.
Ravens cheerleaders stand on the sidelines before Sunday night's game against the 49ers.
The Southern University Marching Band gets ready to perform before the start of Super Bowl XLVII.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers warms up on the field prior to the Super Bowl.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens hugs linebacker Ray Lewis prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers.
Baltimore Ravens players gather around team leader Ray Lewis as he leads them in a rally on the field just before the start of the game.
Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens warms up on field before the start of Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh works with quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers during warm-ups prior to the game.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, of the San Francisco 49ers shakes hands with his brother, head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens, prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVII.
A Baltimore Ravens fan wears his heart on his scalp in New Orleans.
O.J. Brigance, left, senior player development adviser for the Baltimore Ravens, makes his way across the field with his wife, Chanda, prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVII. Brigance, a former Ravens player, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 2007.
A 49ers fan is weighed down with team paraphernalia poses outside the Superdome before the start of the game.
49ers fans cheer for their team from the stands during pre-game warm-ups.
Super Bowl programs are sold outside the stadium as fans stream into the Superdome.
San Francisco fans Shane Knight, left, and Jimmy Bowers are hoping the 49ers earn another ring.
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- There will be plenty of time to kill when you get to the Super Bowl party hours before kickoff
- One of the things to discuss are the brothers Harbaugh and how their family remains neutral
- Ravens linebacker has gone from murder suspect to Reverend Ray
- Host city wants to show America how far it has come since Hurricane Katrina
(CNN) -- America has spent $12 billion getting ready for the big game Sunday. Now it's time to cook the wings, prepare the dip, order the pizza, put the beer on ice.
The San Francisco 49ers are favored to win their sixth NFL title, but can the Baltimore Ravens send their magnificent, but controversial, linebacker Ray Lewis into retirement with a second championship ring?
Will the Baltimore defense be able to stop young quarterback Colin Kaepernick from beating them with his right arm and his legs?
Who will win the battle of super siblings?
Who will have the best commercial? Will it be sexy or funny?
Will the halftime show be live? OK, Beyoncé assures us it will.

While Beyonce may have caused some controversy after lip syncing the national anthem at President Obama's inauguration on January 21, there's no question the 31-year-old is a consummate entertainer. The question is, how will her performance at Super Bowl XLVII rank on this list? Let's look back at the most memorable halftime shows through the years.
Thanks to Michael Jackson's game-changing 1993 performance, during which he sang hits including "Black or White" and "Billie Jean," Super Bowl halftime shows became as significant a draw for viewers as the football game itself.
Britney Spears, Aerosmith, 'N Sync, Mary J. Blige and Nelly put on an entertaining show in 2001, performing hits like "Bye Bye Bye" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," but it was the big finale where the entire group sang "Walk This Way" that puts this performance into the halftime hall of fame.
At the first Super Bowl after 9/11, U2 performed a tribute to those lost in the attacks. As the band played "MLK," the names of victims appeared on a screen. The show ended with a stirring version of "Where the Streets Have No Name," and Bono revealing the American flag in the lining of his jacket.
After Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" the year before, Paul McCartney's 2005 performance was a show everyone could get behind. McCartney took the stage to play fan favorites like "Live and Let Die," "Drive My Car," "Hey Jude" and other Beatles classics.
In addition to his own hits "Let's Go Crazy," "1999" and "Purple Rain" (in the rain), Prince used the 2007 halftime show to masterfully weave in other artists' classics like Queen's "We Will Rock You," Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" and Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower."
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took the stage in 2009, the same year he released his 16th studio album, "Working on a Dream." He urged viewers to "put your chicken fingers down and turn the television set all the way up," before launching into hard-rocking hits such as "Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out."
In 1989, Elvis Presley impersonator Elvis Presto took to the Super Bowl stage in head-to-toe gold lamé to perform "the world's largest card trick" among a bevy of Solid Gold dancers.
Talk about a family-friendly halftime show. Mickey Mouse and a bunch of children opened for New Kids on the Block in 1991. NKOTB, who performed "Step by Step" and "This One's for the Children," can't be held accountable for landing on this list. They did the best they could, considering the large number of actual kids on their block.
In 1997, Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman and Jim Belushi performed as The Blues Brothers. The men looked like they were having a blast, but it was still one of the weakest halftime shows to date.
In 2000, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Phil Collins and Toni Braxton performed in another Disney-themed halftime show. The concept was "Tapestry of Nations" and included a song called "Reflections of Earth" and narration by actor Edward James Olmos. Need we say more?
The 2011 halftime show showed promise. The crowd was pumped as the Black Eyed Peas entered from the ceiling, but once they hit the stage, things fell apart. Not even hundreds of dancers clad in glowing green lights could save this performance.
In 2004, Janet Jackson, Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock and Justin Timberlake put on quite a performance for viewers - although it doesn't much matter what they sang since the show will be forever remembered for Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction."
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We collected some numbers about one of the biggest sports events of the year, and a few of them actually relate to the game, instead of some of the other fun reasons a lot of us will be watching Sunday night. Click through to learn more.
Super Bowl XLVI, held on February 5, 2012, was the most-watched program in U.S. television history: 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys share the most appearances at the Super Bowl, with eight each. The two teams went head to head in 1976 at Super Bowl X.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the record for most wins, taking the championship six times. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates with his teammates after throwing a fourth quarter touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII.
The Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and New England Patriots have each lost the Super Bowl four times. Here, New England head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after losing to the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI.
This Sunday will be the 10th time the Super Bowl has been hosted by New Orleans. A nighttime view shows the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Twenty-two percent of HDTV owners bought their set specifically to watch an upcoming Super Bowl game, according to a survey by the Consumer Electronics Association. Additionally, retail spending is expected to be at $12.3 billion for Super Bowl XLVII.
Anheuser Busch spent $248.6 million on advertising for the Super Bowl between 2003 and 2012, the most of any company. Fifty million cases of beer are expected to be consumed during Super Bowl XLVII.
The average cost of a 30-second commercial during the 2012 Super Bowl is $3,442,752.
13.7 million Super Bowl related Tweets were sent during Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.
$93.9 million was wagered on the Super Bowl in Nevada for the 2012 Super Bowl, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Here, Dennis Pitta of the Baltimore Ravens gets tackled after a catch during the 2013 AFC Championship game.
1.23 billion chicken wing "portions" are expected to be eaten during Super Bowl weekend.
An expected 11 million slices of Domino's pizza will be eaten during Super Bowl XLVI.
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Here are five other story lines you might be talking about around the snack table before the game kicks off in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. ET:
1. Some fans are 'Switzerland'
Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach Tom Crean will be one of the 72,000 fans at the game.
But he and his wife, Joani, and her parents won't be pulling for the Ravens to maul the 49ers or for San Francisco to knock off Baltimore.
You see Joani's brothers, John and Jim Harbaugh, are the two opposing head coaches in the big game. John coaches the Ravens, Jim leads San Francisco.
"I get, 'Which brother are you rooting for?' " Joani told the New York Times. "I'm sure it's a joke. I'm neutral. I'm Switzerland."
In a perfect world, Jackie Harbaugh would like to see the Super Bowl end in a tie, but she and her husband, Jack, know they will have one son on Sunday night who'll be ecstatic and one who'll be melancholy.
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"There is going to be one winner and there is going to be one who is going to be totally disappointed," said Jack Harbaugh, who coached for 43 years." My thoughts go to that one that will not experience the thrill of victory. That's where our thoughts will be."
And mom and dad, married for 51 years, will be there to make things a little better.
"We're going to hug both of them and tell them how proud we are of them and their teams," Jackie Harbaugh said.
The old coach said he was just as proud of his sons this week as he was in the days when they each told him they made the junior high or high school football team. Or when they said they earned a college scholarship -- Jim to Michigan and John to Miami University in Ohio.
"The thrill that you feel -- I know this is on a big stage -- but in parenting, those don't rank any differently," he said.
2. "Reverend Ray" inspires, draws criticism
At Pastor Jamal Bryant's church, God is on the Ravens' side. And why not? Bryant is Ray Lewis' pastor, the man who helped lead Lewis to redemption.
People at the Empowerment Temple AME Church call Lewis "Reverend Ray." Bryant says the title fits.
"He's a jack leg preacher without a license, no Bible college, but it's just in him," Bryant said. "He's spoken here a couple of times, I've put him up to do our Bible study, and he's like Billy Graham and Bishop (T.D.) Jakes wrapped into one."
Fans say Lewis' in-your-face faith and extensive community service is beautifully sincere. His critics find it phony -- a redemption tour with no true redemption.
"Redemption? Stop acting like you are one of those people that come out of the Bible," Greg Wilson told CNN.
Thirteen years ago, Wilson's nephew, Jacinth Baker, and his buddy, Richard Lollar, were stabbed to death outside of an Atlanta nightclub.
Lewis and two others were charged in their killings.
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Four months later, Lewis pleaded guilty to misdemeanor obstruction of justice. A jury acquitted Joseph Sweeting and Reginald Oakley. "It was self-defense for me because someone attacked me," Oakley told CNN.
Today, Lewis insists whatever happened in Atlanta changed him.
"With everything I've been through in my whole life, the thing for me to be here today and my only purpose in life is to find ways to help people and encourage people and make our world a better place," he said.
Bryant compares Lewis to the biblical figure King David.
"David was a man after God's own heart, after committing adultery, after committing murder, after being negligent on the job, after being taken out of position," Bryant said. "He's still somebody who God honored, and I think that many times history can't appreciate it while you're in it, it's only after you walk away."
That is the definition of redemption, Bryant said. It's not what you've done, it's what you've become.
3. From starter to mentor
Alex Smith can't help but be a little disappointed even though the 49ers are in the game of their lives. Just a few months ago, Smith was San Francisco's starting quarterback before a concussion sent him to the sideline.
Kaepernick, the second-year backup, played even better than Smith, stayed in the lineup and had a big role in getting the 49ers to the Super Bowl. He said Smith has been supportive since losing his spot.
"It means a lot," Kaepernick said this week. "I think it really shows his character and the kind of man he is. He's helped me through everything, from Week 1 'til now."
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Smith, who is healthy again, said he said he became a starter in college at Utah when their No. 1 quarterback went down.
"I'd be pretty hypocritical to be upset about it," Smith said. "It's the nature of sports. He got an opportunity, stepped up and made the most of it."
NBC Sports reported this week that Smith will ask to be released in the offseason, giving him greater control of which team he will play for next. The 49ers also could trade him, or keep him, but not many teams would want to pay their backup quarterback $8.5 million.
It's unlikely Harbaugh will pull Kaepernick if he struggles, but if he is injured the 49ers have little to worry about in his replacement.
4. Distractions, distractions, distractions
This Super Bowl has had more distractions than most. First there was Lewis being asked whether he had taken a banned substance called deer antler spray. Then 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver said Tuesday he didn't want any gay players on his team. Add to that the story of TV analyst Dan Marino fathering a child out of wedlock and San Francisco's Randy Moss boasting he was the best receiver of all time (to which Jerry Rice replied, "Scoreboard.")
Players were sure the media circus wouldn't affect Super Bowl XLVII.
"You get to play at this level because most of the guys are mentally tough, so when you get out there, the last thing you're going to be thinking about is what people are saying," 49ers center Jonathan Goodwin said.
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Ravens center Matt Birk said the being a professional football player requires staying focused at the task at hand, something some guys can't handle. He said he compartmentalizes the bad stuff, blocks it out.
Patrick Willis, a 49ers linebacker, defended Culliver.
"In this business, it's always going to be something, and we know those guys," he said. "We know those guys' hearts. We know that those things that come out of their mouths aren't intended to hurt anyone or intended to make it about them."
Culliver apologized Wednesday and again Thursday, saying: "I'm sorry that I offended anyone. They were very ugly comments, and that's not what I feel in my heart. Hopefully, I can learn and grow from this experience and this situation. I love San Francisco."
5. New Orleans on the comeback
The Big Easy is playing host to its 10th Super Bowl and even though locals are crushed that the hometown Saints aren't playing in the game, they are happy to show a city that has rebounded strongly from Hurricane Katrina seven years ago.
"We're in an economic resurrection of the city," actor and businessman Wendell Pierce said. "This is a point in time that people will remember that New Orleans was on its way back. We came from total destruction and now we're hosting one of the great events known to the world."
The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. says the big game served as a goal line to cross for more than $1 billion in improvements to the city. Much of that was spent fixing up the airport, where most fans will get a first impression of the city that depends heavily on tourism.
New Orleans officials hope that some of the fans don't pack up and leave on Monday. After all, there's another big event going on. Mardi Gras!
it's the best time ever, Pierce said.
"You're right in the middle of the greatest street party in the history of the world, Mardi Gras," he said. "To have the Super Bowl join that, it's one of the most festive times to be here in New Orleans. We're going to have great food, great time and one of the greatest games in ... world sports."
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CNN's Carol Costello contributed to this report.