Are you ready for some Green Bay football?

 

Here's some information from Downtown Green Bay, Inc. to plan the rest of your Packer Home Opener weekend.

 

 

Fans may flock to Lambeau on Sunday, but area businesses and organizations planned a weekend of activities in downtown Green Bay hoping to draw thousands of visitors to the city center. The lineup includes the Packers Heritage Trail Plaza dedication and subsequent tours, a Green and Golden Car Show and CityDeck Tailgate among others.

Visitors will be able to park free in all city ramps and lots Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the festivities. The full lineup and details include:

•           Packers Heritage Trail Plaza Unveiling: The public is invited to the plaza grand unveiling on the northeast corner of Washington and Cherry Streets at 11:30 a.m. Saturday featuring many special guests including Pro Football and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Paul Hornung. Coordinated by Packers Heritage Trail Foundation, Inc.

•           Packers Heritage Trail Mini Trolley Tours: Take a mini tour of the Packers Heritage Trail (45 min) at 12 p.m. or 3 p.m. Saturdayfor only $15 (plus receive a $5 voucher for a full tour). Board near the PHT Plaza. Call 920.471.7951 or e-mail candmgb@att.net for tickets. Coordinated by C & M Presents.

•           1st Annual Green & Golden Car Show: Head to the Adams Street Lot from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday to enjoy around 20 green and gold vehicles sure to get visitors pumped for game day. Coordinated by Chris Wood.

•           CityDeck Tailgate: Head to the Main Stage at CityDeck from 3 - 9:15 p.m. Saturday for music by Kung Fu Stereo and Whiskey Ditch, merchandise vendors, tailgate food, beer, wine and more. Zumba Day by the Bay participants will be able to shuttle to and from downtown. Event coordinated by the Current Young Professionals Network and Hagemeister Park.

•           Badgers on the Big Screen: Catch the Wisconsin vs. Arizona State game on a blowup screen on the Hagemeister Park Patio at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night.

•           Game Day Busing: On Sunday, the public is reminded about free Green Bay Metro game day busing with a number of routes including several downtown stops.

•           Ongoing Activities:  Visitors and local residents are reminded about ongoing activities like the Saturday Farmers Market, live music, local dining and more all available at www.downtowngreenbay.com . 

The activities are each being coordinated by the listed contacts but promoted by Downtown Green Bay, Inc., a non-profit organization working to revitalize downtown Green Bay. Questions can be directed to Molly Vandervest at 920.437.5972 or molly@downtowngreenbay.com .