Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. this Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking for a local rooting interest \u2013 outside of the Kendrick Lamar halftime show \u2013 you can cheer on Chiefs wide receiver and Long Beach Poly alumnus JuJu Smith-Schuster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 28-year-old wide receiver has a chance to get a second Super Bowl ring while catching passes from Patrick Mahomes. In the 2022 Super Bowl against the Eagles, he had 7 catches for 53 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are seven places in Long Beach with free entry for the big game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ambitious Ales in Bixby Knolls is teaming up with dog daycare center Go Fetch LB to host its fourth annual Puppy Bowl<\/a> with games, competitions and prizes from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are hosting a pet donation drive to collect food and other essentials for dogs and families affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Items they are accepting include: canned food, nonperishables, poop bags, collars and leashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The brewery will also have smash burgers from Riverbed Bums<\/a> and pizza from neighboring Thunderbolt Pizza<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gallagher\u2019s in Bluff Heights will have food and drink specials in honor of 20 years in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They will also offer $3 shots whenever there\u2019s a touchdown scored in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This East Long Beach spot is hosting its second annual Chili Cook-Off with doors opening at 9 a.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitors are invited to come taste and judge a variety of chilis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will also be free squares for prizes, facepainting and games on their outdoor patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Auld Dubliner, near the Pike Outlets, will have $2 off all appetizers during the game and $10 boilermakers, a pint of domestic beer with a shot of Irish whiskey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Irish pub opens at noon on Sunday with a variety of burgers, Irish dishes and other bar eats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This neighborhood pub in Downtown Long Beach will have prop cards, commercial bingo, trivia and more prizes throughout the game along with tailgate-style food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can RSVP for free here<\/a> to reserve a seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trademark Brewing will have pizza from Waldo\u2019s Pizza<\/a> and tacos by Irie Taco<\/a> along with a bounce house for kids enjoying the game with their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s free parking available at 1401 Long Beach Blvd. with over 100 spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGallagher\u2019s Pub & Grill (2751 E Broadway)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Dempsey\u2019s Bar & Grill (3583 N Los Coyotes Diagonal)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Auld Dubliner (71 S Pine Ave.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Anna\u2019s Joint (449 Pine Ave.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trademark Brewing (233 E Anaheim St.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Joe Jost\u2019s (2803 E Anaheim St.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n