Kansas City bringing in Donna Kelce, Heidi Gardner for "World's Largest Tailgate" before NFL kickoff
(AP) — The NFL regular season kicks off Sept. 7 when the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions.
And before the game will be a virtual tailgate and concert experience featuring guests including Donna Kelce, the mother of Chiefs star Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
"Saturday Night Live" star Heidi Gardner will be among several entertainers expected to take part in the show dubbed as the "World's Largest Tailgate."
The event will be held live outside GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Along with Gardner's appearances during segments, the 90-minute show will be hosted by YouTube stars the Merrell Twins along with performances from DJ-producer duo Two Friends. The show will also feature internet personality Tabitha Swatosh.
"Chiefs Kingdom is wherever you are, and the World's Largest Tailgate is one way we can unite people in Kansas City, around the country and throughout the world around the fact that NFL football is back in a big way," Chiefs President Mark Donovan said in a statement. The virtual seats can be reserved online.
Donovan said the Chiefs are proud of their team and tailgate culture with the hopes of creating a "unique music and entertainment experience."
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