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Week 3 | Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings | August 24, 2019

Game Theme: national anthem singer KIDS AND FAMILY DAY METROPOLITAN BOYS’ For kids and Family Day, children will receive a Kids Coloring Sheet presented by TCO at all gates upon entry. Commons Park activities will also include live music, inflatable CHOIR ENSEMBLE games, tailgate games, face painting, photo opportunities and fan interactives, food Formed in 1971, the Metropolitan Boys Choir’s mission is to empower young men to be positive trucks and special performances from the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and Skol Line. influences in their community. Saturday’s performance will feature an ensemble from current and former members of the Boys’ Choir.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: gjallarhorn sounder The colors for the National Anthem will be presented by the Minneapolis Fire Department Honor Guard. NELSON CRUZ Twins right fielder and designated hitter Nelson Cruz is a six- PREGAME: time MLB All-Star and was named the Most Pregame will feature more than 500 performers in a special Junior Minnesota Vikings Valuable Player of the Cheerleaders performance. The Junior MVC program is designed to promote self- 2011 American League Championship Series. esteem, pride, hard work and fun among young women from 3 to 14 years of age. He currently ranks 4th in home runs among active players in the HALFTIME: MLB. Halftime will feature the annual Mascots vs. Youth Football scrimmage where Viktor centurylink alumni interview and his team of mascots will take on the Farmington Tigers. Joining Viktor will be a host of mascots, including Freddie Falcon from the Falcons, DOUG SUTHERLAND from the San Francisco 49ers, Swoop from the Philadelphia Eagles, from the Doug Sutherland is a former Denver Broncos, Prowl from the Minnesota Lynx, P.K. from the Minnesota United, DT (1971-81) for the Vikings and is considered one of the Stomper the Maverick from Minnesota State Mankato and Goldy the Gopher from the club’s 50 greatest players. University of Minnesota. He played in Super Bowls VII, IX and XI.

HOMETOWN HERO: MARK GRAVES

The Vikings will honor Mark Graves, the branch director at the Southside Village Boys and Girls Club. With 30 years of service to the Boys and Girls Club, Graves has been an integral member of the South Minneapolis community. His dedication to making a positive impact in his community has allowed thousands of youth to reach their full potential and excel in all aspects of life.

The U.S. Bank Hometown Heroes program honors individuals who have gone to extraordinary measure to make positive differences in the Minnesota community.