GREEN BAY (NBC26) — The Green Bay Packers are inviting fans to attend a number of activities ahead of the NFC Championship game this Sunday.
The Packers laid out the week of events before the big game in a statement Monday:
"To kick off the week with Monday Madness, fans of all ages are reminded to send mail to the team through the “Letters to Lambeau” program, presented by Cenex®. Letters and drawings submitted may be featured on packers.com to encourage the team as they get ready for Sunday’s game.
Those interested in submitting letters or drawings can visit pckrs.com/letters and download the templates to create custom messages to players and the team. Submissions can be sent through email at letterstolambeau@packers.com or mailed to Letters to Lambeau, PO Box 13092, Green Bay, WI 54307.
Monday will also begin the Countdown to Kickoff Sweepstakes, and fans can enter by visiting https://pckrs.com/countdown daily leading up to gameday to win prizes including jerseys, Packers Pro Shop gift cards, gear and more.
The next day, T-Shirt Tuesday, fans will have the chance to win Packers Everywhere T-Shirts, which will be given away through the Packers Everywhere Twitter account, @PackEverywhere. To enter the contest, fans should keep an eye on the Twitter account Tuesday morning for the official contest information.
On Wednesday, fans can participate in Win It Wednesday, presented by UScellular. Fans will have opportunities throughout the day to win Packers Pro Shop Party Packages through the Packers Everywhere Twitter account. Fans can also watch the Packers’ social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) to have a chance to win Packers Pro Shop gear, gift cards and a Packers-signed football.
On Thursday, the Packers Pro Shop will celebrate Thankful Thursday by offering fans a free can cooler in-store and online, while supplies last, to thank them for their support throughout the season.
On Friday, fans are asked to celebrate Green and Gold Friday, presented by CITGO, Qdoba and Steinhafels, by wearing green and gold or Packers gear at school, at work, in their homes and in the community. Stop in and visit each participating partner for special Friday offers throughout the postseason.
Fans are invited to keep the celebration going on Saturday with a free virtual Packers Everywhere pep rally presented by Miller Lite. Fans can tune in by watching the Packers’ official social accounts on Twitter and Facebook. The event will also stream on packers.com. The event will begin at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 23.
For more information about the details of the pep rally, and to learn how to participate in the postseason excitement, visit packers.com in the coming days."
Haylee Helmle, fan engagement specialist for the Packers, says they want to get fans everywhere involved.
“We are always looking for ways to engage with our fans that maybe aren’t able to attend any of our event or come to a game there’s Packers fans outside of the state of Wisconsin and outside of the country so I think anyway that we can engage with those fans we definitely looking to do.”
