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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The Port Parking Lots located immediately to the north and west of the stadium will have over 1000 fewer parking spots available for Browns games this season. Pre-purchased passes will be accommodated but limited cash parking will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. The Port Authority has imposed restrictions on game day parking in the Port Lots in an effort to comply with Homeland Security mandates. The lots may be restricted further if a ship is in port. Fans planning to pay cash to park are encouraged to find alternative parking lots or take public transportation.
Click here for more detailed information on various parking locations and public transportation.
TAILGATE TERRACE
The Tailgate Terrace will open two and a half hours prior to kickoff, and will feature inflatable games, face painting and look-like-a-pro mannequins. Zach will provide live music and AT&T, the USO of Northern Ohio and the Cleveland Browns Kids Club, in association with Giant Eagle and Schwebel's, will provide fun activities for all.
BROWNSTOWN
Fans can visit BrownsTown - the official tailgate spot of the Cleveland Browns - up to two hours before kick off! BrownsTown is located on the North side of the Stadium.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The National Anthem will be performed by the United States Air Force Academy Band's popular music ensemble, Blue Steel. Recently, Blue Steel returned from deployment, playing over 60 performances in 6 countries including Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa.
COLORGUARD
The 3rd Battallion, 25th Marine Corp Reserve Station from Brookpark, Ohio will present the colors.
PRE-GAME
Pre-game entertainment will feature Marines and Marine Recruits from the Cleveland Recruiting Station who will unfurl the Cleveland Browns Spirit Flag and the 100 yard American Flag. The United States Marines will also conduct a military flyover during our National Anthem.
HONORARY COIN TOSS CAPTAIN
Dino Lucarelli will serve as an honorary coin toss captain. Lucarelli, a fixture in the Browns' organization for the past 35 years, announced his retirement from the club last month. Lucarelli began his affiliation with the Browns in 1975, and since that time has served in a myriad of capacities including player relations, community relations, public relations and alumni relations. In 2002, when the club finished construction of the media room at their Berea training facility, it was named the "Dino Lucarelli Media Center." In addition, the Browns' "Good Guy" Award, which is given to a player each year for his cooperation with the media, bears Lucarelli's name.
KIDS CLUB KICKOFF KID
Seven year old Kortlynn Jameson of Elyria, Ohio is the winner of the Cleveland Browns Kids Club TOP DAWG Kickoff Kid sweepstakes. For more information on how your child can become a TOP DAWG, visit BrownsKidsClub.com.
HATS OFF TO HEROES
The Browns welcome guests from the Wounded Warriors Project. The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. These individuals bravely served our country and suffered a range of injuries that will be with them for the rest of their lives.
HALFTIME
The Youth Football Future Stars halftime entertainment features the Medina Bees Youth Football League. Cleveland Browns Youth Football is presented by Medical Mutual, in association with Cleveland Clinic.
BUDWEISER GOOD SPORT PROGRAM
The Budweiser Good Sport Program is part of the Cleveland Browns commitment to public and fan safety. Fans may register to be a designated driver at the Budweiser Good Sport Designated Driver Booths or at any Guests Services location. You will have a chance to win a Cleveland Browns/Budweiser prize. Remember, friends don't let friends drive drunk. Designate a driver. "We all make a difference!"
