The outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta ahead of Super Bowl LIII. Atlanta Police Mounted Patrol helps patrol the streets around the Super Bowl campus in downtown. Did someone say Puppy Bowl? The Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Thousands of banners line the streets of Atlanta ahead of Super Bowl LIII. The Vince Lombardi Trophy on display ahead of Super Bowl LIII. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. Children get active at the Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the NFL Play 60 Day. The Rams enjoy the hospitality Atlanta has to offer. The Rams enjoy the hospitality Atlanta has to offer. The Rams enjoy the hospitality Atlanta has to offer. The Rams enjoy the hospitality Atlanta has to offer. The Rams enjoy the hospitality Atlanta has to offer. Patriots rookie and former Bulldogs Sony Michel talks about what it is like to be back in Georgia. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Super Bowl LIII will not be the last time Atlanta hosts the biggest game in the NFL. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. Security tightens around downtown Atlanta as the city moves closer to hosting Super Bowl LIII. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. "Legacy 53" helps leave its mark in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII such as the dozen commissioned murals depicting the city's role in the Civil Rights struggle. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. NFL players and volunteers pause to pack care kits for the military as part of a USO effort. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be serving special items at Super Bowl LIII, but at the same reasonable rates as it does during the Falcons season. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Players and fans having fun at the NFL Media Day before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Children are having a ball at the Super Bowl Experience at the World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is painted and ready for use. The field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is painted and ready for use. The field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is painted and ready for use. The field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is painted and ready for use. The field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is painted and ready for use. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. Super Bowl Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center opens. ATLANTA (FOX 5 Atlanta) - The city of Atlanta is a sea of blue, red, and silver as the Super Bowl takes over.
Thousands of banners adorn the city streets as the tallest of the buildings in downtown surrounding Mercedes-Benz Stadium are wrapped with signs announcing Atlanta the host city of the 53rd Super Bowl.
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The Benz itself touts a large Vince Lombardi Trophy noting Super Bowl LIII. Inside, the field is painted and the chefs are cooking up special treats for the big game.
A net of security has been thrown over downtown as thousands flock to the Super Bowl campus to take part in activities such as the Super Bowl Experience and Super Bowl LIVE.
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