Shaq is throwing a party in Wynwood for the Super Bowl with rides, a circus. And Pitbull
Shaquille O’Neal is bringing his talents to Super Bowl LIV.
The former Miami Heat star will be hosting Shaq’s Fun House, always a big hit during Miami Music Week.
The raucous, circus like music festival takes place Jan. 31 at Mana Wynwood Convention Center.
“Shaq’s Fun House will feature a full state fair-inspired carnival midway loaded with games, rides, a carousel, dozens of interactive circus performers, exciting food options and premium open bar,” reads the invite.
WYNN Nightlife is also bringing their renowned Las Vegas VIP experience, hosted by Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub, where guests will enjoy an exclusive deck with the best views of the main stage.
Besides all the, um, activities, guests can expect the same, usual, over the top antics that we saw when he first brought the party to Miami Music Week in March 2018. Locals may recall the NBA Hall of Famer’s viral impromptu dance-off with New England Patriots party guy Rob Gronkowski.
Last year during the Super Bowl in Atlanta, Shaq’s Fun House was the party to attend as Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, Migos, Lil Jon along with hundreds of athletes partied like beasts.
His SB event in Miami will be even more lit, Shaq told Miami.com.
“It’s gonna be huge, like 5,000 people,” said the basketball legend. “The venue is so big. We’re transforming this huge convention center in the middle of Miami into my personal carnival.”
Performers set to take the stage (actually there are two) include Miami’s own Pitbull; Ultra kings Tiesto and Diplo; newly minted 50 year old Diddy; and special guest Da Baby. And of course, partying in the crowd will be Shaq pal Rob Gronkowski, who will be throwing his own music fest, Gronk Beach, the next day.
You’re gonna need a bigger colada, folks.
Also invited: Shaq’s former teammate, retired baller Dwyane Wade. As for the other Heat players, “If they have a game the next day, no.” Sorry, guys.
As for who he thinks will be in the Super Bowl, O’Neal didn’t want to comment, though he would allow that it would be great if “my Cowboys could turn it around” (he’s a huge fan, yes).
Despite his love for a Texas football team, Shaq’s heart belongs to Miami. He thinks the Super Bowl should be here every year.
“It’s the best place: Miami rules, always has ruled and will continue to rule,” said the part time Fort Lauderdale resident, 47. “You got the beach, a million things to do, and now you got the best party in the world.”
A spokeswoman for the party on Wednesday said despite Shaq’s “brother” Kobe Bryant’s untimely death in a helicopter crash, the show will go on.
Details: Shaq’s Fun House, Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd St, Miami. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 31, 2020. Tickets at https://shaqsfunhouse.com include five-hour open bar, plus unlimited bites from STK Steakhouse, Coyo Taco, Knaus Berry Farm, Papa Johns and more. From $249.99.
This story was originally published December 17, 2019 at 1:29 PM.
