The main event

Fans enjoy the sights and sounds of the 2006 Pro Bowl

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Pyrotechnics exploded, heralding the festivities as children performed yesterday during the 2006 Pro Bowl halftime show at Aloha Stadium.

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People in the stands jumped for a sweat band thrown by AFC quarterback Peyton Manning after the game.

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Elvis Iokia, Mauro Mancillas and Kelii Mahelona tailgated before the game.

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Ewa residents Shay Makela, middle, and Ingri Peterson bought Pro Bowl memorabilia prior to the game at Aloha Stadium yesterday. The two friends, who are teachers at Kapolei Middle School, bought $100 seats and remarked, "We gotta splurge once in a while!"

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Backstreet Boys Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough and Brian Littrell performed yesterday during halftime.