I went to Super Bowl parties hosted by Shaq, Gronk, and Guy Fieri, and they couldn't have been more different

Anneta KonstantinidesFeb 14, 2024, 05:35 IST

I went to three Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas. Medium Rare

I went to three of the biggest parties in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend.
The weekend kicked off with Shaquille O'Neal and Rob Gronkowski's annual parties.

No city was partying harder for the Super Bowl than Las Vegas, which hosted the "Big Game" for the first time this past weekend.

And the stars came out in droves to rage in Sin City, including at parties hosted by fellow celebrities.

But what's it really like to attend a Super Bowl party? I went to events hosted by Shaquille O'Neal, Rob Gronkowski, and Guy Fieri to see how they all stacked up.

The weekend kicked off with Shaq's Fun House, an annual Super Bowl party hosted by Shaquille O'Neal.

O'Neal at Shaq's Fun House 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images

The stars came out in full force to party with the NBA legend.

DJ Irie, Flavor Flav, and Shaquille O'Neal at Shaq's Fun House 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images

But only the VIP party was being held indoors.

Lil Wayne performing at Shaq's Fun House. Medium Rare

Meanwhile, GA ticketholders braved 44-degree temperatures as they partied.

One of the outdoor areas at Shaq's Fun House 2024. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Some aspects of Shaq's Fun House felt more like a commercial than a carnival.

One of the sponsored booths at Shaq's Fun House. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

A DJ set by O'Neal's son was a surprising highlight.

O'Neal's son Myles was among the performers on the lineup. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

But the mood of the crowd around us began to sour as DJ Irie took the mic to introduce O'Neal.

The crowd was shoulder-to-shoulder in the GA section. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Overall, it was a bit of a bummer that Shaq's Fun House had such markedly different experiences for GA and VIP.

Just trying not to freeze! Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Next up was Gronk Beach, which was held the Saturday before the Super Bowl.

Rob Gronkowski at Gronk Beach 2024. Medium Rare

GA tickets for Gronk Beach were cheaper than Shaq's Fun House and came with more access.

Gronkowski's brother Chris onstage at Gronk Beach 2024. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

The best part of Gronk Beach was the surprise performance from Flo Rida.

Flo Rida at Gronk Beach 2024. Medium Rare

Last but not least was Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate on Super Bowl Sunday.

Guy Fieri at his Flavortown Tailgate in Las Vegas. Mindy Small/Getty Images

The Flavortown Tailgate featured food from more than 20 different restaurants.

Food booths at the Flavortown Tailgate. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

The VIP section had booths offering some famous Fieri dishes.

Guy's "Awesome Pretzel" from the Flavortown Tailgate. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Every dish I had at the tailgate was absolutely delicious.

Birria tacos from Letty's de Leticia's Cocina. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Fieri kicked off the tailgate with some celebrity friends.

Fieri and Gordon Ramsay at the Flavortown Tailgate. Mindy Small/Getty Images

And the atmosphere was lively and casual all day.

A band wearing Fieri's iconic flame shirt played during the tailgate. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

The party vibe ramped up as Diplo's set began.

Fieri and Diplo at the Flavortown Tailgate. Mindy Small/Getty Images

As Diplo's set neared the end, my boyfriend and I headed out to catch the Super Bowl.

Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate was a fantastic time. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

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