Feb 1, 2007 6:12 pm US/Central
Bears Fans Go All Out For Super Bowl Parties
Super Fans Cover Their Homes And Tables In Orange And Blue For The Big Game
by Dorothy Tucker
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
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Chicago is awash in orange and blue, with thousands of balloons, paper plates and decorations expected to be sold in preparation for Sunday's Super Bowl game.
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If you can dream it in orange and blue, you can find it at your local party store.
CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports on the explosion of Bears merchandise in the Chicago area and how people are getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday.
"We expect to sell in excess of 50,000 plates and napkins in the next couple of weeks," said Gene Koch of Factory Card and Party Outlet.
They also expect to sell another 12,000 balloons, and don't forget the chip and dip helmet.
There are also goodies to add to your own Bears creations.
"My daughter is making the Jello and it looks like the grid of a football field," said party shopper Ella Stauber.
No party table would be complete without the center piece. At Angel's Florist in Lincoln Park, Bears colors are in bloom.
As much a Chicago tradition as the Bears, Eli's Cheesecake Co. has created cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies and more for your tailgate party, according to Laura Boger of Eli's.
And keeping with the blue and orange theme, splurge on sushi from Tsunami Restaurant where the rice is dyed blue.
"…and the orange comes from the masago and also the cooked spicy shrimp," added Gina Kraemer of Tsunami.
To make sure to guest know your house is party central, don't get just any outdoor decorations. Think big.
"It's basically 2 foot by 87 feet banner that allows people to display their pride in the front of their house," said Michael Olson of a banner made by Advertising Flag. Co.
We are expected to show our pride in the Super Bowl Bears by spending more money this weekend than any other holiday of the year.
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