CLEVELAND (April 19, 2021) – As Downtown Cleveland comes alive for the 2021 NFL Draft, local and visiting football fans are invited to come together safely and responsibly to experience the excitement of the festivities from April 29 to May 1 at three Rock the Clock End Zone activation sites.
Presented by
Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA),
Destination Cleveland and
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, the protocol-compliant viewing and dining areas are designed to create safe, engaging and memorable atmospheres for residents and visitors, while helping to drive business to downtown restaurants and retailers. Rock the Clock End Zone locations will be in Playhouse Square at US Bank Plaza, on Old River Road in Flats East Bank and on Mall C.
All three Rock the Clock End Zones will follow the clear bag policy and all restrictions/prohibited items as issued by
the NFL and City of Cleveland. Additionally, health and safety protocols will mirror that of the NFL Draft Experience. Full details on all protocols can be found
here.
“As we prepare to welcome NFL Draft participants, visitors from across the country and local football fans, we want to provide a way for those who may not have tickets or not feel comfortable in a large event environment to take in the festivities, be part of this exciting atmosphere downtown and help bolster our significantly impacted restaurants, bars and retail stores,” said David Gilbert, president & CEO of Destination Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.
“The Rock the Clock End Zone sites promise to deliver an unforgettable and safe experience for all attendees,” says Joe Marinucci, President & CEO of Downtown Cleveland Alliance. “We look forward to welcoming fans downtown and hope that everyone shows their support by ordering takeout from our local restaurants and supporting small businesses during the weekend.”
Fans are invited to come downtown for a fun-filled weekend of physically distanced NFL Draft celebrations. All End Zones will feature seating, live music from local DJs and broadcasts of the Draft. Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring carry-out food (no beverages) from local downtown restaurants to enjoy at the End Zones in Playhouse Square, Flats East Bank and on Mall C. Food trucks and other concessions will be available for purchase on Mall C.
WHAT: 2021 NFL Draft Rock the Clock End Zones, health and safety protocol-compliant areas across Downtown Cleveland
WHO: Locals and visiting NFL fans of all ages
WHEN: NFL Draft Weekend, April 29 – May 1
- Thursday, April 29 & Friday, April 30 (all sites)
- Saturday, May 1 (Mall C only)
WHERE: Downtown Cleveland
2021 NFL Draft Rock the Clock End Zones
- Playhouse Square at US Bank Plaza
Thursday, April 29: 3 - 10PM
Friday, April 30: 3 - 10PM
- Flats East Bank on Old River Road (Outside Thirsty Dog & Dante’s Inferno)
Thursday, April 29: 3 - 10PM
Friday, April 30: 3 - 10PM
Thursday, April 29: 12 - 10PM
Friday, April 30: 12 - 10PM
Saturday, May 1: 12 - 7PM
All 2021 NFL Draft Rock the Clock End Zone attendees are required to comply with local health department and CDC guidelines. This includes physical distancing and mask wearing while in the designated viewing areas and when not seated or actively consuming food and beverages.
Guest capacities will be enforced for the health and safety of all attendees. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations or tickets are not required.
For additional information about the 2021 NFL Draft Rock the Clock End Zone visitor areas, please visit
https://www.thisiscleveland.com/nfl-draft/rock-the-clock-end-zones.
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About Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA)
Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s mission is to make Downtown Cleveland the region’s most dynamic place to live, work, play and visit. Our vision is to create a vibrant, diverse, and equitable city center by attracting businesses, residents, and talent; enhancing the pedestrian experience; and securing future investment into Downtown Cleveland through strategic initiatives and advocacy efforts.
About Destination Cleveland
Destination Cleveland is Cleveland’s destination marketing and management organization. The private, non-profit organization’s mission is to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality for Greater Cleveland through leisure and business travel. Cleveland welcomes 19.6 million visitors annually. For more information, visit
www.thisiscleveland.com.
About Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Since 2000, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) is responsible for attracting over 200 sporting events which provide more than $843 million in economic activity to Northeast Ohio. GCSC serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. For more information, visit clevelandsports.org.