Creative Prompt

The easiest opening night ceremony or event for New Orleans would be to have a miniature Mardi Gras. Invite local musicians and performers and have a fun event outside of the arena for the whole day with the opening game taking place later at night. It would be fun to get the whole team involved in the days festivities, assuming they are up for it right before a game. You could have food trucks, fan experiences, live music, performances, player meet and greets with autograph signings, or even some player demonstrations. As part of Olson's agreement to assist with organizing, he'd also make sure that a sizeable portion of proceeds would go to various local non-profits to ensure the Specters give back to the community. It is important for a franchise as big as the Specters organization to ensure they are doing their part to help the local community whenever possible. Olson would happily take part if that was agreed upon by the team.