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Men's NCAA Final Four in Arizona: celebrity sightings, fans and more

Valley events and Final Four fun from April 4 to 8
Men's NCAA Final Four in Arizona; April 4- 8 events
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GLENDALE, AZ — Here’s a look at some of the fun that took place in the Valley before Monday night’s game between UConn and Purdue at State Farm Stadium in Glendale!

MARCH MADNESS FANFEST: The Phoenix Convention Center (100 N. 3rd St.) was filled with interactive games, special celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings and much more!

MEN'S FINAL FOUR TIP-OFF TAILGATE: Fans that attended the game had the opportunity to be a part of the pre-game celebrations on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium.

    FINAL FOUR CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS AND FANS IN GLENDALE

    Here's a recap of what the Valley experienced the last couple of days leading up to the National Championship game!

    UConn defeated Purdue to win the 2024 NCAA Men’s National Championship 75-60 in Glendale Monday night.

    74,423 fans attended Monday's National Championship, becoming the third largest in championship history.

    Among those in attendance was the Second Gentleman of the United States who was in the Valley for a roundtable with local media as the Biden-Harris Administration efforts to lower costs for Americans.

    UConn fans celebrates before the first half of the NCAA college basketball game against Alabama at the Final Four.
    UConn fans celebrates before the first half of the NCAA college basketball game against Alabama at the Final Four.
    Fans cheer prior to the NCAA college basketball game between UConn and Alabama.
    Fans cheer prior to the NCAA college basketball game between UConn and Alabama.
    North Carolina State fans cheer before NCAA college basketball game against Purdue at the final four tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at State Farm Stadium.
    North Carolina State fans cheer before NCAA college basketball game against Purdue at the final four tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at State Farm Stadium.

    Purdue fans watch prior to an NCAA college basketball game against NC State at the final four tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale.
    Purdue fans watch prior to an NCAA college basketball game against NC State at the final four tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale.
    Reneé Rapp hit the stage at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on Friday, April 5!
    Reneé Rapp hit the stage at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on Friday, April 5!
    Grand Canyon's Gabe McGlothan poses with Shawn Marion after winning the slam dunk contest Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Phoenix.
    Grand Canyon's Gabe McGlothan poses with Shawn Marion after winning the slam dunk contest Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Phoenix.

    The second video in the player above showcases the best things to do in the Valley this April. Read more about it right here.