2013 Pro Bowl parties

We’re not going to get into the politics of football, but let’s be fair. Despite popular criticism, partying is not all these guys come to Hawaii to do. There is the post-season game that brings them here, after all. But let’s face it, Pro Bowl wouldn’t be Pro Bowl without the parties. And this year, there’s no shortage of star-studded events to choose from. Here’s our lineup of the Pro Bowl parties this week, all the way up to game day and where the players and biggest names will be.

11TH ANNUAL ALLSTAR PRO VIP KICKOFF PARTY

Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. at Zanzabar Nightclub — The first of three parties Zanzabar throws annually. Who’s going: Host Trent Williams (#71 OT Washington Redskins ). Tickets: $20 general, $75 VIP, available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000, 18+.

WARREN MOON’S 2013 PRO BOWL VIP PARTY

Thursday, Jan. 24 at Pearl Ultralounge from 6-9 p.m., after-party from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. — Traditionally one of the best Pro Bowl parties of the week, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon (this time he’s hosting the party without Tony Gonzalez) hosts a fashionable red-carpet party for a cause: Proceeds go to his Crescent Moon Foundation, which provides scholarships to high school students in need. Who’s going: NFL Hall of Famers Warren Moon, Tony Gonzalez and Eric Dickerson (hosting), NFL cheerleaders, Honolulu’s fashionable elite and a mix of Pro Bowl players, current NFL players and retired Hall of Famers. Tickets: $50 ($25 after-party), available on 2013probowlvipparty.eventbrite.com, 21+.

DOWNTOWN TOUCHDOWN — EAT THE STREET PRO BOWL STYLE

Friday, Jan. 25 from 4-9 p.m. At 555 South St. — Friday’s Eat the Street is no ordinary night — it’s a special Pro Bowl edition of Honolulu’s favorite street food fest. That’s right, Eat The Street Pro Bowl is an official event for this year’s NFL Pro Bowl Week, and the 40+ vendors at this month’s event have each selected an NFL team and a food item from that city for inspiration. Don’t forget to enter the ETS Instagram contest: Include the #eatthestreet hashtag with your pictures, and each hour, the best picture will win a prize. The overall winning picture will receive a ticket to the Pro Bowl. Who’s going: Hungry NFL players, cheerleaders and mascots! Free, all ages.

SUNSET ON THE BEACH: ‘THE BLIND SIDE’

Friday, Jan. 25 from 4:30-9 p.m. At Queen’s Beach, Waikiki — The free, all-ages movie screening this month will feature football drama “The Blind Side” and appearances by NFL cheerleaders. Who’s going: Cheerleaders, maybe a player or two. Free, all ages.

2013 WINTER BOWL MELE

Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. At The Waterfront at Aloha Tower — The local Island music scene celebrates Pro Bowl weekend with a show featuring J-Boog, joined by island music favorites Maoli, Mana’o Company, Hot Rain, Irie Love and Josh Tatofi. Tickets: $20, $60 VIP, available on groovetickets.com, 18+.