Basin preps for Seahawks trip to Super Bowl LX
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months AGO
Fans wait near the Seattle Seahawks’ headquarters to send off the team in preparation for the Super Bowl. Local spots around the Basin are planning watch parties for the big game Sunday with several taking place in the Columbia Basin.
AP PHOTO/STEPHEN BRASHEAR
MOSES LAKE — Local bars and restaurants throughout the Basin are hosting events for the Sunday’s championship matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol both put out press releases advising fans to “Be a Super Bowl Team Player: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.” The departments want to remind fans to drink responsibly, and the WSP provided some tips while celebrating Super Bowl LX.
“Super Bowl is a special event each year for our community to come together to celebrate, but we need responsible drivers on our roads," said WSP public Information Officer, Trooper Jeremy Weber.
For those hosting a Super Bowl party, the WSP said to prepare plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for guests and to designate drivers. Hosts should encourage guests to designate their sober drivers in advance and to eat food and drink plenty of water, not just consume alcohol.
The WSP press release also states it is never okay to serve alcohol to minors. If an underage person drinks and drives, the person who provided the alcohol can be held liable for any damage, injury or death caused by the underage driver.
Designated drivers should commit to a sober evening, according to the WSP. Designated drivers attending a party, bar or restaurant should enjoy the food, the company and the nonalcoholic drinks as their positive influence could help keep others on the right track.
Local authorities are urging everyone to celebrate Super Bowl LX safely by making a plan for a sober driver, using a taxi service or booking a rideshare before the festivities begin. Because alcohol clouds a person’s judgement, designated drivers should be prepared to help others who failed to plan ahead to find a safe and sober way home.
Community members are also encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers to local law enforcement. GCSO said in a statement that they will have law enforcement officers working emphasis patrol Sunday to keep the roads safe from drunk and impaired drivers.
Local watch parties:
Couleegan’s Bar and Grill
Super Bowl watch party with gametime giveaways and specials on drinks and food. Serving Chili and Chili Dogs. Seats are limited and it will be on first come first serve basis. Starting at kickoff 3:30 p.m. 508 W Main St, Coulee City. 509-632-2115
12 Hawks Sports Bar & Grill
Celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with short rib nachos, beer specials and rapid-fire bingo during commercial breaks and touchdown giveaways of 12 Hawks memorabilia all game long. Starts at kickoff 3:30 p.m. 140 Division Ave W, Ephrata. 509-717-0034
Tumbleweeds Bar and Grill
Watch party for the big game featuring specials on drinks, wings, sliders, bacon tots and tacos. Bar opens at 11 a.m. 122 Frontier Way W., Mattawa. 509-932-3100
Chilly Mack's
Super Bowl Sunday watch party with drink and food specials and giveaways for best jersey or outfit, most correct answers for a prop prediction, a chance to win for guessing end of game total scores and $1 squares. Watch party begins at 2:30 p.m. 204 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake. 509-761-0776
Moses Lake Taproom
Super Bowl Bash with the game steamed on 150” Projector and Multiple TV’s with Surround sound. Drawings for raffle prizes during half time, catering from A-Crew BBQ and drink specials. Starts at 3 p.m. 530 W Valley Rd Unit N, Moses Lake. 509-707-0052
Rick’s
An old fashioned Super Bowl party with sliders, tacos and drink specials. Prize raffles featuring Seahawks memorabilia will be given away throughout. Doors open at 2 p.m. 819 W 3rd Ave, Moses Lake. 509-761-9644
Ten Pin Tap House
Watch party with giveaways of Growlers, retro Seahawk hats and other prizes at 2:30 p.m. Grand Prize winner gets their choice of a signed hat from Jim Zorn, Seahawks first quarterback or former offensive lineman Walter Jones. 12th man rally starts at noon. 1165 N Stratford Rd, Moses Lake. 509-765-1265
Pastime Sports Center
Superbowl party with a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw special and happy hour and prize giveaways throughout the game. Party starts at 3 p.m. 119 W Main Ave, Ritzville. 509-428-4117
Del-Red Pub
Super Bowl watch party with drink and food specials. Taking reservations for parties of four or more people. Begins at 3:30 p.m. kickoff. 311 Main Ave E, Soap Lake. 509-246-8032
ENZO
Grant County Auditor Candidate Andrew Koeppen is hosting a campaign kick-off party at 3 p.m. at Enzo Italian Restaurant in Moses Lake. 1345 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake. 509-361-1111.
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