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With plenty of out-of-towners and high-profile visitors — from athletes to actors to music stars — NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland sure seemed like the place to be. And the most exciting place to be in Cleveland was Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for the All-Star Game Sunday night.

Several events will be held Downtown at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Wolstein Center, Tower City Center and Public Auditorium.

If you drive through downtown during the NBA's All-Star weekend, you may notice giant billboards sporting some Cleveland stars on The Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel. The advertisements on E. 9th Street are part of a campaign to raise awareness about mental health, using a line of designer clothing that will debut in Cleveland this weekend. There are words like "resilient" and "empathy" on the clothing because the positive words you wear on the outside can impact how you feel on the inside, according to the brand's website.

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Garland is having a breakout season after struggling when he entered the NBA in 2019.

Cleveland hosts the NBA All-Star game next Sunday, Feb. 20, and the city is gearing up for a weekend full of events and visitors.

COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen by 20% in the past week in Northeast Ohio; Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is sticking with his controversial decision to limit the number of businesses that can serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the NBA All-Star Weekend; a top Ohio lawmaker suggests the state may have to hold two separate primaries; and more stories.

Organizers say the event will, once again, focus the world's attention on the city.

In a statement released Wednesday morning, Bibb said the directors of health and public safety and the police department all supported his decision.