Super Bowl Sunday means more parties than any other day of the year, surpassing even New Year's Eve according to some reports. The Super Bowl also coincides with the end of many people's New Year's resolutions - many game viewers consume as many calories on Super Bowl Sunday as they do on Thanksgiving. Nervous snacking certainly doesn't help! Plan the perfect Steelers Super Bowl party with these suggestions for Pittsburgh-themed food, songs, decor and fun.
Cold, of course, and a lot of it. For a Steelers party,
Iron City is the standard. Or
Rolling Rock or
Yuengling if you prefer. For guests who don't like beer, plan to have plenty of pop and wine coolers on hand, or try some of these great
Super Bowl cocktails. Please remember - don't drink and drive!
The Snack Food Association reports that Super Bowl snackers consume 11 million pounds of potato chips, 13.2 million pounds of avocados (mostly in guacamole), 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips and 3.8 million pounds of popcorn. Snack foods are an essential for Steelers games, because you won't be able to pry the Steelers faithful off of the couch. Add some Steelers color to your Super Bowl party with some of these ideas for black and gold snacks and dips!
What foods first come to mind when planning a Steelers party? For most die-hard Pittsburghers its kielbasa, pierogies and Isaly's chipped ham barbeque. They're easy to prepare and serve, with little to clean up, and they keep the meat and potato lovers happy. For desserts, try some Clark Bar brownies or Klondikes to keep the Pittsburgh tradition going.
4. A Great Location
Detroit Ford Field is obviously the ultimate place to see the Steelers play in Super Bowl XL, but Pittsburgh is a great second choice.
Pittsburgh Sports Bars will be packed with black and gold fans, and they're all planning something special for Super Bowl Sunday. For those of you who can't get to the 'Burgh, these
Steelers friendly bars are great places to cheer with your fellow yinzers. Or, just start knocking on doors in Pittsburgh - it won't take long to find a Steelers Super Bowl party!
There are quite a few popular homegrown Steelers anthems to choose from, including Roger Wood's tail-gate classic "Here We Go" and the new "Myron's Double Yoi Polka" by Charlie Godart and his Legendary Polka Band.
It's just a bright yellow towel with the words "Terrible Towel" emblazoned in black, but every self-respecting Steelers fan has one. Be sure to have a few extra on hand for any fans who neglect to bring their own
Great food and Steelers songs won't mean much without a great TV. The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will buy 1.7 million new televisions in anticipation of the Super Bowl this year. ABC is even broadcasting the game in high-definition (HD). Best Buy and Circuit City accept returns 30 days after purchase with no restocking fee if you change your mind. If you're not one of the millions considering a new set before opening kickoff, you can also rent or borrow one.
Steelers merchandise is available everywhere, from Roethlisberger jerseys to Bettis beanbag chairs. Decorate your home and your guests for the big day from this collection of
fun Steelers items, or head to
Mike Feinberg Co. in the Strip or any of the five Pittsburgh area
Fun Party Stores for a large collection of Steelers merchandise and party supplies.
Bone up on your
Steelers trivia in advance, or buy a trivia book or two, and use it for some fun Steelers quiz competitions.
10. Steelers Spirit & Attitude
This one really isn't a problem for any Steelers fan I know. We're the Steelers Nation. We live and die with the Steelers. Detroit is being referred to as "Pittsburgh North." We're the best darn fans of the best darn team in the NFL. Here we go Steelers!
