National Anthem: Alana Buckley

Alana Buckley is a local recording artist who developed a passion for singing when she was four. Alana has performed at the Louisiana State Capital, National Flag Day at the USS Kidd, championship track and field events, various LSU sporting events and New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans games.

The color guard will be the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, while the flag unveilings will be performed by Saints season ticket holders.

Champions Square entertainment: James Martin Band

The James Martin Band will be playing live. Built on a foundation of funky drumming, Cuban percussion, aerobatic sousaphone, soulful vocals and virtuosic soloing, the band has inspired crowds to move their bodies all over the world.

Arie Spins will be DJing and Sheba Songz will be the MC in Champions Square

Halftime entertainment: NFL Flag Football game

At halftime as part of the NFL’s “Play Football” initiatives, several youth flag football teams will play on the Caesars Superdome field.

Saints Legend of the Game: Tony Johnson

The Saints Legend of the Game will be tight end Tony Johnson. This Mississippi native starred at Alabama, where he won a national championship. Johnson joined the Black and Gold as a rookie in 1996 and in four seasons caught nine passes for 97 yards with one touchdown and added eight special teams tackles. Utilizing his leadership skills into a successful business career, Johnson remains active in Saints alumni activities.