Four decades after his first Jacksonville visit, when he played at the Gator Bowl alongside his fellow Beatles on Sept. 11, 1964, the musical legend performed the 12-minute halftime show for Super NFL owners voted to award Super Bowl XXXIX to Jacksonville during their November 1, 2000, meeting held in Atlanta.It marked the first and to-date, only Super Bowl held in Jacksonville, and the third metropolitan area in the state of Florida to host a Super Bowl, after Miami and Tampa. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Twenty years ago the streets of Downtown Jacksonville were packed full of NFL fans. Thursday, Feb. 6 marked the 20th anniversary of Jacksonville’s only Super Bowl. “I It’s been 20 years since Jacksonville hosted the 2005 Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. We take you back in time for a mini tour. The countdown to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans has begun. Once again, the Jacksonville area will have a significant Super Bowl presence, with one local apieceon the rosters of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles for professional football'sbrightest night. Former Trinity Christian safety Jacksonville suffered a bit in the Super Bowl aftermath when the economy began taking a downturn in 2007 and ‘08, which stalled a lot of growth. Now, Khan’s heavy investment in the city may To combat the lack of hotel rooms, Jacksonville was able to host the Super Bowl by providing “‘floating hotels.” This was an idea first floated in 1982 by former Mayor Jake Godbold. Godbold’s administration, along with nine other cities, formally pitched for Jacksonville to host the 1985 or 1986 Super Bowl. The city's job as host of the 2005 Super Bowl began on Nov. 1, 2000, when NFL owners voted for Jacksonville ahead of bids from Miami and Oakland. The first weekend of February in 2005, more than 100,000 fans, media, football elite, former presidents and A-list celebrities descended on Jacksonville for Super Bowl XXXIX. Super Bowl 19 years ago, Jacksonville was site of last back-to-back Super Bowl title winner before Chiefs' win. In order to accommodate an influx of Super Bowl 39 guests visiting the River City Jacksonville suffered a bit in the Super Bowl aftermath when the economy began taking a downturn in 2007 and ‘08, which stalled a lot of growth. Now, Khan’s heavy investment in the city may The first weekend of February in 2005, more than 100,000 fans, media, football elite and A-list celebrities descended on Jacksonville for Super Bowl XXXIX. Jacksonville suffered a bit in the Super Bowl aftermath when the economy began taking a downturn in 2007 and ‘08, which stalled a lot of growth. Now, Khan’s heavy investment in the city may The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't in the Super Bowl, but that didn't stop owner Shad Khan from making the trip to the biggest football game of the year. Kismet, Khan's megayacht, is docked in New After the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show controversy, Paul McCartney was a safe choice for Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville. Here's a look back. Jacksonville suffered a bit in the Super Bowl aftermath when the economy began taking a downturn in 2007 and ‘08, which stalled a lot of growth. Now, Khan’s heavy investment in the city may 5 minutes ago It’s been 20 years since Jacksonville hosted the 2005 Super Bowl. Could another be in the future? Read full article: It’s been 20 years since Jacksonville hosted the 2005 Super Bowl. For three days leading up to Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville on Feb. 6, 2005, the city put on some of its biggest fireworks shows in its history. The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't in the Super Bowl, but that didn't stop owner Shad Khan from making the trip to the biggest football game of the year. Kismet, Khan's megayacht, is docked in New Feb. 2, 2005: Greeted by overcast skies and a misty rain, the Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship docks in front of the Adam's Mark hotel in downtown Jacksonville for Super Bowl XXXIX.
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