Preparations are in full swing ahead of the Super Bowl. Businesses are getting ready for big crowds and watch parties; that includes an iconic spot in Palo Alto that just reopened in time for the Super Bowl. What was once called The Old Pro is now called The Pro – a legendary sports bar in Palo Alto. After three years, they are now open and are getting ready for a Super Bowl watch party. They’re one of many businesses throughout the Bay Area getting ready to welcome in crowds. “We kind of just worked as fast as we could to get open,” said Guillaume Bienaime, managing partner at The Pro. The Pro in Palo Alto is now open for business, just in time for Super Bowl 60. Many have memories in this space. It was once called The Old Pro, a legendary sports bar that had been around for decades but closed in 2022. “We were in here when the Giants swept the world series, guys were on the bars with brooms sweeping away, we broke a few iPhones, I had many company parties here,” John Patrick Kelly, of Palo Alto said. New partners took it over and have been in the process of revitalizing it for the last three years. Former Stanford and NFL quarterback and current Stanford Football GM Andrew Luck also became an investor. Now, Bienaime says they’re trying to honor the past while looking forward to the future. The Old Pro was also  known for its mechanical bull. “That’s bucky the bull, we found him in storage, the son of the previous owner was kind enough to let us have it,” Bienaime said. And much like The Old Pro, The Pro has memorabilia on its walls. But it does look and feel different – half of the space is a dining room. They’re looking to create more memories. Come Super Bowl Sunday, they’re having a watch party, and guests will have to purchase tickets online. “We’re just super excited to create an awesome experience for people, we’ve got these really big screens,” Bienaime said. The Pro is one of many spots throughout the Bay Area getting ready for watch parties and to welcome crowds on Super Bowl week. At The Brit in downtown San Jose, they’re stocking up for big crowds. “All our tequila whiskey margarita mix, jello shots… we’ve got it all of it,” said Angelina Banwait with The Brit. At The Press Room, the owner expects his restaurant to fill up leading up to the big game. “We’re very excited. The Super Bowl is here in our backyard, especially this time of year because usually February is very quiet so we can really use that extra help during this time of year,” said David Mulvehill, The Press Room owner. It’s a chance for businesses to showcase themselves, to welcome new visitors, welcome back regulars and to create new memories. ...read more read less