DirecTV’s Seventh Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl, with Ian Somerhalder, Chace Crawford, Josh Hutcherson, & Matt Bomer, taking place in NOLA this weekend

January 30, 2013

One of our favorite Super Bowl events is the annual Celebrity Beach Bowl, which brings together some of our favorite celebs for a little flag football before the big game.

This year’s game will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.

Tailgating begins at 9 a.m. and will feature fan games and a concert by Chris Young. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., admission is first come, first served. The pre-game show, hosted by Dan Patrick and Michael Strahan, starts at noon, the game begins at 1 p.m.

And, most importantly, this year’s celeb roster includes Snoop Lion (aka Snoop Dogg), Chace Crawford, Josh Hutcherson, Nina Dobrev, Maria Menounos, Scott Porter, Ian Somerhalder, Jenny McCarthy, Matt Bomer, Jesse Williams, Artie Lange and others.

After the game and trophy presentation, Pitbull will perform.

For tickets to other celeb events taking place in NOLA this week, visit 1iota.com. For a list of other possible celeb-centric events, visit Nola.com.