The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau (Dallas CVB) is awarding one lucky Steelers fan in Pittsburgh, Pa., and one lucky Packers fan in Green Bay, Wis., a prize package that includes two tickets to Super Bowl XLV, NFL Experience passes, four nights accommodation in Dallas and $500 towards travel expenses through its Dallas Ticket Hunt.

Full contest details and official rules are available on the Dallas CVB’s Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/VisitDallas.

A mystery man will wander the streets of Pittsburgh and Green Bay between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 28; Saturday, Jan. 29; and Sunday, Jan. 30. The first fans in each city to find the mystery man and utter the “secret phrase” found only on the Dallas CVB’s Facebook page, will win the Dallas Ticket Hunt… and the prize package.

Exclusive clues to the mystery man’s location during the day will be published on select blogs starting Friday, Jan. 28. A complete list of these blogs can be found on the Dallas CVB’s Facebook page. The clues incorporate Dallas images and will become more specific until the mystery man is found.

Twitter account, @DallasSBHunt, will be used to coordinate all efforts and share up-to-the-minute updates. All discussions about the Dallas Ticket Hunt will use the hashtags #SBHuntGB and #SBHuntPGH.

What better way to explore your city and then the Big D than participating in this contest. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is the No. 1 visitor destination in Texas, and with Super Bowl XLV coming up, there is going to be way more to see and do than there already is.

Best of luck!

We are less than 20 days away from Super Bowl XLV in North Texas. The entire region is excited with all sorts of related parties and events.  The Cedar Springs Merchant Association (C.S.M.A.) has announced the first LGBT sports-themed street party on the eve of the big game.

The Cedar Springs Super Street Party presented by Bud Light will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011. The street party begins at 7 p.m. on Cedar Springs Road, between Reagan and Throckmorton Streets. The block will be closed off to traffic, but Cedar Springs Merchants will be open for business and the street closure will not affect any pedestrian traffic along the street.

The free outdoor event has already attracted quite the buzz as it will include live entertainment, food vendors, games, and, of course, plenty of Bud Light. Local LGBT sports organizations will be on-hand providing membership and general information during the event.

Along with the activities, there will be live entertainment by Chaz Marie and the Band on the Bud Light main stage. Local DJs will be playing popular hits during live entertainment breaks. Compete Magazine’s “Gay Athlete of the Year”, Michael Holtz, will emcee the evening and host a meet and greet.

“The Super Street Party is not only a perfect opportunity to spotlight Cedar Springs and all we have to offer, but also introduce the world to the most outstanding LGBT community anywhere,” said Scott Whittall, president of the C.S.M.A.

For more information on the Super Street Party, please visit www.shopcedarsprings.com.

Super Bowl XLV is 1.5 months away and if you still haven’t found a way to attend the big game, the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau (Dallas CVB) has your chance. For only $20, you can be entered for an opportunity to win a pair of tickets.

Entrants can purchase an unlimited number of raffle tickets at $20 each through midnight on January 20, 2011 for a chance to win two tickets and premium seats for the big game at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011. A random drawing is scheduled for January 21, 2011.

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Super Bowl XLV is coming to North Texas on February 6, but Dallas is preparing for one super, big weekend filled with plenty to do and see. We previously told you about a few great events to keep your eyes on, but now we have another!

For three consecutive nights, XLV Party at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas’ historic Fair Park will showcase some of the hottest stars in the entertainment world to host the biggest celebrity-driven party in Dallas. Beginning Thursday, February 3, 2011, America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru, Steve Kemble, will host elite guests to Belvedere Vodka and Moet & Chandon Champagne’s red carpet events with celebrity DJs and musical acts.

Featuring more than 60,000 square feet of tented space and a 5,000 square foot dance floor, guests will enjoy a night filled with pure entertainment. What better way to kick off a fabulous event than with some interesting gay acts!

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We’re currently just two months shy of one the largest events to be held in America—Super Bowl XLV. The eyes of the world will descend upon North Texas as the NFL debuts the most attended game in its history.

“Dallas is excited to have played a huge role in making Super Bowl XLV possible for North Texas,” said Ross Crusemann, vice president of marketing at the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The entire region has plenty of attractions to offer visitors, but Dallas in particular has it all, ranging from lodging to dining, shopping to art and culture.”

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The NFL officially announced on Thanksgiving Day that The Black Eyed Peas will perform during the Super Bowl’s halftime show this coming February. This does not come as a shock as it has been much reported and speculated for some time now.

North Texas will host Super Bowl XLV for the first time, and it is poised to be the largest Super Bowl yet—in both attendance and viewership.

The Black Eyed Peas have won 6 Grammy awards in their 15-years of performing, and are well known for many popular singles, including “I Gotta Feeling” which we’re all too familiar with. They are releasing a brand new album titled “The Beginning” on November 30, so the Super Bowl will provide an excellent platform to help the group promote the album—not that they need much help.

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What an exciting game this year at Super Bowl XLIV held in South Florida. Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints and their very first Super Bowl win. Now that XLIV is over and done with, the spotlight turns to North Texas as Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth prepare to host Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011.

Last week we told you about the unveiling of the XLV logo, which sets a new standard for future Super Bowl logos. Well now, hear firsthand what the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau is doing to help prepare the city and region to host its very first Super Bowl at the brand spankin’ new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

Take a look at the video below as Mickey Spagnola talks with Phillip Jones, president of the Dallas CVB, last Friday afternoon.

Video available at the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee Web site.

Dallas, along with two other North Texas cities (Arlington and Fort Worth), are playing host to the 2011 Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium. This was a huge victory for the region when the decision was announced a few years ago. It provides millions of dollars of economic impact for all of North Texas, increasing travel and tourism to Dallas.

The National Football League unveiled the North Texas Super Bowl logo on Thursday morning in Miami. The new logo was designed to prominently display the iconic Lombardi Trophy and to set a new standard in logo design for future Super Bowls.

The goal is to create an iconic symbol that can be associated with NFL’s biggest game just as one thinks of the rings of the Olympics or the blue and white star of the Dallas Cowboys. According to Mark Waller, chief marketing director for the NFL, the new Super Bowl logo will remain consistent in the future, with a modification to accommodate for the host stadium and city behind the trophy.

North Texas is a great destination for the Super Bowl fans. While the region provides many amenities, sports fans in the LGBT community who are traveling to the area will find much to see and do in Dallas.

Super Bowl XLV will be held on February 6, 2011. Stay tuned throughout the year as the “Big D” announces big events for the big game.