Trafalgar Square to host 'Friday Night Lights' to kick-start biggest NFL weekend in the UK

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The National Football League will stage the first ever 'Friday Night Lights' film screening in London's iconic Trafalgar Square.

Film fans will have the opportunity to view some of the most popular sports films on Friday 21 October, which kick-starts an inaugural three-day event in the capital, the biggest weekend in the history of the NFL in London designed to widen the interest of the American sport.

The NFL-themed movie Jerry Maguire, which stars Best Supporting Actor winner Cuba Gooding Jr and Tom Cruise, will start the evening. NFL's 'Friday Night Lights' will be a free entry event.

There will be complimentary popcorn, ponchos (should it rain) and NFL-branded souvenir seating provided on the night.

The entertainment will also feature performances by the Buccaneers cheerleaders, famous figures from the sport discussing the meeting of NFL reality with Hollywood story-telling - and the opportunity for fans to buy NFL merchandise.

The weekend continues with an NFL Rally the next day and the fifth International Series game at Wembley between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears takes place on Sunday 23 October.

NFL Friday Nights Lights will be held at Trafalgar Square on Friday 21 October 2011. Entertainment starts from 5pm with Jerry Maguire screened from 7pm.

For more information visit nfluk.com

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