NFL Draft touches down in Philadelphia, PA
The 82nd NFL Draft will be held April 27-29, 2017 along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA, incorporating famed city landmarks spanning from City Hall to the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
“Philadelphia is a passionate football town and will serve as a tremendous backdrop for the Draft and provide a great atmosphere for our fans and incoming players,” said Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League. “We look forward to working with the Philadelphia Eagles, the city of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) to create a week-long celebration of football for our fans.”
The Draft, which was held in Chicago the previous two years, will once again be set in primetime for Rounds 1-3. Round 1 will take place on Thursday, April 27 while Rounds 2-3 will be held on Friday, April 28. The Draft will conclude on Saturday, April 29 with Rounds 4-7.
Fans of all teams can follow the Draft, enjoy interactive exhibits and autograph sessions with current and former players, and take pictures with the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero, a massive, free outdoor fan festival.
“On behalf of the City and our legion of Philadelphia Eagles fans, we’re proud to be chosen as host city for the 2017 NFL Draft,” said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. “We are excited to showcase Philadelphia and our passion for football, and ... I’m
thankful for the incredible team at the NFL and the Philadelphia CVB for making this happen.”
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is home to some of the nation’s most iconic museums and institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Franklin Institute, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and City Hall. The Parkway also has been the scene of several high-profile events, such as the 2015 Papal Visit before the World Meeting of Families Conference, as well as music festivals like the Made In America Music Festival and Live 8.
“We are truly excited to serve as the host city for the NFL Draft, one of the country’s largest and most prestigious sports events,” said PHLCVB president and CEO, Julie Coker Graham. “We anticipate that the Draft will attract more than 200,000 football fans from across the country, which we at the PHLCVB estimate will lead to over $80 million in economic impact for our city and a huge win for all of our hospitality partners.”
“The NFL Draft will be awesome for our city and a real gift for the fans of Philadelphia,” said former Philadelphia Eagles quar- terback and co-chair of the Philadelphia NFL Draft Host Committee, Ron Jaworski. “The NFL will put on an incredible show, and I’m thrilled to work with my co-chair, Ira Lubert, and the entire business community to ensure the Draft is a huge success in Philadelphia.”
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Pictured (left to right): Larry Needle, Executive Director, PHLSports, a division of the Philadelphia Convention and
Visitors Bureau; Congressman Bob Brady; Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney; Ron Jaworski, NFL Draft Local Host Committee Co-Chair; Sheila Hess, City Representative, City of Philadelphia; Don Smolenski, President, Philadelphia Eagles;
Julie Coker Graham, President and CEO, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau; Peter O’Reilly, Senior Vice President of Events, National Football League; Jazelle Jones, Deputy Managing Director and Director of Operations - City of Philadelphia Managing Director’s Office; and Mark Squilla, Philadelphia Councilman
24 March April 2017
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