Whether you're a rabid NFL fan or simply a lover of commercials and snacks made with too much cheese, this is your weekend: the Super Bowl is finally upon us. And while this Sunday may bring us a matchup between two teams from 3,000 miles away in a city 2,000 miles away, that doesn't mean L.A. is going to be any less hopping with parties, bars and viewing experiences. Trust me, whether they win or lose, you're not going to want to deal with all the obnoxious transplanted Giants fans sober, so here's a guide to the best of what's going down this Super Bowl Sunday.

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