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In professional American football, the Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The game and its ancillary festivities constitute Super Bowl Sunday. Over the years it has become the most-watched U.S. television broadcast of the year, and has become likened to a de facto U.S. national holiday. In addition, many popular singers and musicians have performed during the Super Bowl's pre-game and halftime ceremonies. Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest U.S. food consumption day, following Thanksgiving.

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New Orleans Saints fan Taj Rudolph, 8, greets the team during a Super Bowl parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV for the first NFL football championship in the team's history.

New Orleans Saints fan Taj Rudolph, 8, greets the team during a Super Bowl parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV for the first NFL football championship in the team's history.

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People wave from a float during a Super Bowl-championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday for the first championship in the NFL football franchise's history.

People wave from a float during a Super Bowl-championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday for the first championship in the NFL football franchise's history.

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Fans cheer the arrival of the NFL football Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints after the team's arrival at the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday.

Fans cheer the arrival of the NFL football Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints after the team's arrival at the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday.

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy out of his car as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl for the first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy out of his car as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl for the first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton drives with the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV  in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton drives with the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds  the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV  in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds  the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV  in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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Graphic shows number of viewers who watched the Super Bowl.

Graphic shows number of viewers who watched the Super Bowl.

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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal leaves the airport after greeting the New Orleans Saints upon their return from the Super Bowl, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday in the NFL football Super Bowl, for the first championship in franchise history.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal leaves the airport after greeting the New Orleans Saints upon their return from the Super Bowl, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday in the NFL football Super Bowl, for the first championship in franchise history.

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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal leave the airport after greeting the New Orleans Saints returning from the Super Bowl in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal leave the airport after greeting the New Orleans Saints returning from the Super Bowl in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints' Deuce McAllister talks with reporters Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in the NFL football Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints' Deuce McAllister talks with reporters Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in the NFL football Super Bowl.

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New Orleans Saints fan Shannon Sims greets the team at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La.,  Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints fan Shannon Sims greets the team at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson reaches out to shake hands with Marcy Beter on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson reaches out to shake hands with Marcy Beter on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl.

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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson waves Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in the NFL football Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson waves Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in the NFL football Super Bowl.

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New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Tony Oden talks with Marcella Beter, left, and her daughter Marcy Beter on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Tony Oden talks with Marcella Beter, left, and her daughter Marcy Beter on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl.

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New Orleans Saints fans wait for the team to leave Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints fans wait for the team to leave Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints tackle Jermon Bushrod leaves the airport Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints tackle Jermon Bushrod leaves the airport Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Kenner, La., after returning from the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl.

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Eric Nunez waves a New Orleans Saints banner as a plane lands at Louis Armstrong International airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Fans were greeting the returning Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

Eric Nunez waves a New Orleans Saints banner as a plane lands at Louis Armstrong International airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Fans were greeting the returning Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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New Orleans Saints fan Mario Lara shows off his new tattoo while waiting for the team to return in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl on Sunday, attaining the first championship in franchise history. Lara had promised to get the tattoo if the Saints made it to the Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints fan Mario Lara shows off his new tattoo while waiting for the team to return in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl on Sunday, attaining the first championship in franchise history. Lara had promised to get the tattoo if the Saints made it to the Super Bowl.

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In this Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 photo released by Disney, Super Bowl XLIV MVP, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees joins Disney character Mickey Mouse in a parade in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., celebrating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's Super Bowl.

In this Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 photo released by Disney, Super Bowl XLIV MVP, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees joins Disney character Mickey Mouse in a parade in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., celebrating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's Super Bowl.

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New Orleans Saints fan Taj Rudolph, 8, greets the team during a Super Bowl parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV for the first NFL football championship in the team's history.

New Orleans Saints fan Taj Rudolph, 8, greets the team during a Super Bowl parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV for the first NFL football championship in the team's history.

AP 

People wave from a float during a Super Bowl-championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday for the first championship in the NFL football franchise's history.

People wave from a float during a Super Bowl-championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday for the first championship in the NFL football franchise's history.

AP 

Fans cheer the arrival of the NFL football Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints after the team's arrival at the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday.

Fans cheer the arrival of the NFL football Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints after the team's arrival at the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday.

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy out of his car as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl for the first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy out of his car as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl for the first championship in franchise history.

AP 

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton drives with the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV  in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton drives with the Lombardi Trophy as he leaves the airport after returning from Super Bowl XlIV in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in the NFL football Super Bowl, attaining its first championship in franchise history.

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