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 Dirty Blondes, 229 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale: You'll always find a diverse crowd at this beachside nightspot. Sit at the bar, and you may end up between one guy who cleans yachts for a living and another who owns yachts that are professionally cleaned. On Super Bowl Sunday, you'll also rub elbows with former NFL players making an appearance. What does everyone have in common? There are no lightweights here. Everyone could win the award for the M.V.P (Most Valuable Partier).

The Red Zone Café & Sports Theatre, 1804 Cordova St., Fort Lauderdale: We all have that friend who invited us over to watch the game on his new ``gigantic'' flat screen. But if you've ever been to The Red Zone, you're not going to be impressed by your buddy's TV. The bar is surrounded by a baker's dozen of 20-foot-wide projection screens. The action is so close and lifelike you might grip your glass tightly so it doesn't spill. But even if you do commit a party foul, beers and shots will be on special all night.

Hollywood Johnny's, 2120 N. Dixie Hwy., Hollywood: This bar is no longer monopolized by New England extremists since the new owners changed the name from Boston Johnny's. Colts and Saints fans can enjoy the complimentary pig roast while making fun of the Patriots for not making the Super Bowl.

Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille, 3460 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood: Located on the Intracoastal, Rivals offers a more upscale Super Bowl setting. Call 954-602-8760 for reservations. If you can't get a table or get close to the bar, food and drinks will be served at the tailgate party at 3 p.m. in the parking lot.

Strikers Family Sportscenter, 8500 NW 44th St., Sunrise: If you happen to care about foosball with your football, there's a table at the bar here. Pitchers of beer will be on special during the game.

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