Watch Saints on a really big screen Monday

Published 12:00 am Sunday, September 19, 2010

NATCHEZ — The Who Dat Nation in Natchez is taking to the streets.

Monday night there will be a street party complete with a 144-inch screen, broadcasting the New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Saints are 1-0 on the season.

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Rene Adams, event organizer, said Natchez never had an official chance to celebrate the Saints’ Super Bowl victory, so Monday night, would be a great chance for Saints’ fans to remember last year and celebrate this season.

“There is so much hype with the Saints in this area, this is a fabulous chance for people to come down and celebrate,” she said.

Main Street will be blocked off between Pearl and Wall streets for the event that begins at 5 p.m.

The Natchez High School band will get things revved up at 6:30 when the provide they music for a straight line dance.

There will also be a contest for the best Who Dat spirit. Adams said she encourages fans to go all out when dressing up for the game.

“I want to see people with painted faces and decorated up in whatever way they can to show their spirit,” she said. “I’m telling people to dress up just like they would if they were trying to get on television.”

There will also be a competition for the best decorated umbrella.

The Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals organization will do the judging and will have a booth set up with information about the group.

Judging will be at 7 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. kick off.

There is no charge for admission or contests.

“Everyone should come out and celebrate with the rest of the Who Dat Nation in Natchez,” Adams said.