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Pro Football Hall of Fame kicks off 2022 Enshrinement Week in Canton: Full schedule of events

Leading up to the class of 2022's enshrinement on Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is hosting many events for the public.

CANTON, Ohio — The city of Canton is set to welcome guests as the newest inductees of the Pro Football Hall of Fame are enshrined on Saturday afternoon. 

Leading up to the class of 2022's enshrinement, NFL fans can enjoy various events, including many family friendly activities. 

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The Enshrinement Week festivities officially kicked off on Tuesday evening with a Play Football Skills Camp. 

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Here is a list of activities you can take part in during Enshrinement Week: 

Hall of Fame Museum

  • Wednesday, Aug. 3 to Saturday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

During Enshrinement Week, the Hall of Fame Museum will operate under special hours. Tickets to the Museum will end one hour prior to closing. 

Play Football First Play and Festival

  • Wednesday, Aug. 3: 10 a.m.

The event will feature thousands of kids who pass a football along a three-mile route in downtown Canton, ending at the front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Anyone ages 18 and younger can register for the event HERE.

HOF Fun Fest and Coors Light Beer Garden

  • Thursday, Aug. 4: Noon to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 5: Noon to 5 p.m. 
  • Saturday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m

The HOF Fun Fest and Coors Light Beer Garden events are free and open to the public. The family-friendly event will feature live music, games and chances to win prizes. Anyone 21 and older can enjoy the Coors Light Beer Garden as well as Hall of Fame Wine Flights that will feature exclusive wines made by Pro Football Hall of Famers.

Class of 2022 Autograph Session

  • Thursday, Aug. 4: 1 p.m.

The Class of 2022 Autograph Session will feature NFL legends Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler, Richard Seymour, Dick Vermeil and Bryant Yount. Tickets for the Autograph Session can be purchased HERE.

2022 Hall of Fame Game 

  • Thursday, Aug. 4: 8 p.m.

The 103rd NFL season will kick off as the Jacksonville Jaguars play against the Las Vegas Raiders at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Tickets for the game can be purchased HERE

Credit: Tim Coffey, 3News
Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

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Fashion Show

  • Friday, Aug. 5: 11 a.m. 

The annual Fashion Show will take place at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center. The event is one of the biggest fashion shows in Ohio, as they expect more than 3,000 guests. This year, 3News' Stephanie Haney will co-host the fashion show alongside DJ Freddy B. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Canton Repository Grand Parade 

  • Saturday, Aug. 6: 8-10:30 a.m.

The annual parade will feature a 2.2-mile parade route in downtown Canton. The class of 2022 enshrinees will march in the parade alongside returning Hall of Famers. 

Class of 2022 Enshrinement Ceremony

  • Saturday, Aug 6: Noon

The most anticipated event of the week will occur in the afternoon, a change from previous enshrinement ceremonies during the evening. Saturday's induction ceremony will welcome the class of 2022 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 2022 inductees include Boselli, Cliff Branch, Butler, Art McNally, Sam Mills, Seymour, Vermeil and Bryant Young. Tickets for the event can be purchased HERE.  

Credit: Tim Coffey, 3News
Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

Returning Hall of Famers Autograph Session

  • Saturday, Aug. 6: 3-5 p.m.

Over 40 NFL Hall of Famers will return to Canton for a unique autograph opportunity. A full list of participants and tickets can be found HERE.

Concert for Legends: Journey

  • Saturday, Aug. 6: 8-10:30 p.m.

The 2022 Concert for Legends that features the rock band Journey will close out Saturday's events. The band best known for its hit "Don't Stop Believin'" will take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert start at $59 and can be purchased HERE

A full schedule of events happening this week can be found at https://www.profootballhoffestival.com/schedule.

Editor's note: The video above previously aired on 3News on March 8, 2022, when the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced they were moving inductions to the afternoon.

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