San Francisco is on the verge of hosting the biggest one-day annual media event in the world, and now it’s time for the Super Bowl critics to let our city shine.

Two of three members of the Board of Supervisors who are leading the attacks on the free-to-the-public celebrations surrounding Super Bowl 50 voted for legislation in 2012 that authorized our city’s bid for Super Bowl. That legislation called for exactly the types of events we’re about to host, and even cited the $300 million to $500 million in anticipated economic impact. They explicitly agreed to host the “events, parades, parties, and entertainment to visitors and local residents in the lead-up” to the big game.

Now, two of my colleagues say they are “shocked, shocked” to learn that that the city will continue to provide public safety and public transit services during the festivities — even after the board and Mayor Ed Lee unanimously approved an $8.9 billion budget with Super Bowl-specific line items last year.

I’m fine if my colleagues want to raise legitimate questions, such as: Is the roughly $5 million in absorbed city costs worth the investment of hosting Super Bowl 50?

I say it is. Of course, we should let the ink dry after the festivities and engage in a transparent and honest assessment at that time. Most experts believe that we will end up in the black. The sharp increase in hotel tax revenue alone should exceed the amount the city absorbs to host the game. That’s one big reason why all previous Super Bowl host cities have wanted to host the event again.

But the time for debating whether investing pennies to earn pounds is wise was three years ago. Or two years ago. But a week before the game?

Enough is enough. San Francisco has a proud history of hosting and absorbing the basic costs of civic and cultural events, such as the Chinese New Year’s Parade, Pride, Fleet Week and World Series parades. The Super Bowl 50 festivities, which are free and open to the public, are no different. The costs of hosting these civic events is baked into our city budget each and every year. San Francisco is good at hosting big events and keeping city services running smoothly. It’s what world-class cities do.

I am also encouraged to hear from the many small businesses, hotels and restaurants that are already experiencing above-average business for this time of the year. It’s great to see that the 87,000 San Franciscans employed by the hospitality and tourism industry are earning extra hours and higher wages.

For at least a week, San Francisco is going to be proudly broadcast across the globe as the most beautiful, exciting host city in the world — you simply can’t buy that kind of positive exposure for a city that relies on tourism.

I was proud to fight for our competitive bid to host the historic 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl, and the free, family-friendly activities that come with it. Hosting events like the Super Bowl is what world-class cities do, and San Francisco is a world-class city.

Sure, the Super Bowl festivities will sometimes create inconveniences for our residents; I get that. But the direct beneficiaries of Super Bowl 50 will be hundreds of local businesses, thousands of local workers, and — thanks to the $13 million going to charity — tens of thousands of Bay Area youth.

San Francisco, it’s time to let our golden sun shine.

Mark Farrell is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. To see what’s on tap this week, go to http://sfchron.cl/1PZqwjL.