A sea of football fans donning black and yellow are taking over the Bricks, and it looks like they have made a home to call their own.

When I stepped into Redd’s Biergarten on a recent Sunday, it was amazing to see so many Pittsburgh Steelers fans in one place. Sharing loud laughter, amazing food, and fairly priced drinks, the “Brick City Steelers” club has taken over Redd’s Sunday football.

I was amused at how crazy these fans were about their team. One guy had his own Steelers football, and at one point I thought he was going to make a touchdown all on his on.

I chatted with Brian King, the president of the club, and he filled me in on a few club details. On choosing the location: “It was a collective decision between myself and the admins of the club. We originally started at Applebee’s, and decided to bring enjoyment back to the downtown city area.”

As a football lover myself, “enjoyment” is a understatement for describing what’s it’s like to kick with the Brick City Steelers. I love watching grown men and women talk smack and yelling at the flatscreen TVs, calling out plays.

Brick City Steelers admin Sharon, who calls herself one of the mothers of the squad, told me she’s a Steelers fan in her veins. “ I bleed black and yellow. Our name, ‘Brick City Steelers,’ represents the city of Newark, so this is befitting to us.”

All in all, the night was filled with fun, lots of drinks, and tons of wings. With a great location in the heart of downtown, and huge space to accommodate a big football crowd, it’s safe to say I will definitely be back for more.

Brick City Steelers meet at Redd’s Biergarten, 218 Market Street, for Pittsburgh Steelers games. Follow their regular season schedule for game dates and times.

Business savvy, passionate, and dedicated are only a few words used to describe Arieal Paul. She’s a resident of Downtown Newark, advocate supporter of the local businesses, and the rebuilding of a greater Brick City. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @DivineArieal.

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