Super Bowl XXXIX has come and gone, but the people of northeast Florida will never forget what it was like to host the NFL's biggest event. The following pages showcase some of the more memorable scenes from that exciting week:

Hermit Crab races in downtown Fernandina
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Huge crowds filled the streets of Jacksonville days before the big game.
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Patriots and Eagles fans both showed their true colors.
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The NFL Experience was a big hit with fans of all ages.
Thousands of people attended the interactive
theme park on the southbank of the St. John's River.
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Team Canada defeated the USA in the NFL
Global Junior Football Championships.
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The Black-Eyed Peas were part of the pre-game concert lineup.
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The national anthem was sung by a joint service choir of military academy cadets.
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The New England defense forced Donovan McNabb into a 3-interception night.
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The Patriots celebrate their third Super Bowl title in four years.
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