ATLANTA — Midtown Atlanta was filled with thousands of fans as they cheer the Falcons on as they head to Houston for the Super Bowl.
We'll have all the excitement at the rally on WSBTV.com and on Channel 2 Action News.
The rally and send-off at Atlantic Station ended after 3 p.m.
Fans are asked to wear red and black in support of the team.
Starting Monday, Channel 2 Action News will have special Atlanta Falcons coverage LIVE from Houston every weeknight at 6:30 p.m.
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The event featured autograph signing and photo opportunities with former Falcons players, Falcons cheerleaders, Freddie Falcon, the Falcons drumline, free giveaways, games and more.
Fans had the opportunity to give the team a heroes' send-off as the Falcons' 5 bus motorcade traveled through Atlantic Station between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Fans made signs to wish the team well as they departed for Houston and Super Bowl LI.
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Activities:
- Meet and greet with Falcons alumni D.J. Shockley, Brian Finneran and Ray Buchanan
- Appearance by the Falcons cheerleaders
- Freddie Falcon
- The Falcons Drumline
- A best dressed competition for fans with the most team spirit
- Air brush face painters
- Inflatables
- Tailgating game favorites, including corn hole and ladder ball
- A Madden Xbox station
- Free giveaways and raffle, including signed jerseys and footballs
- Photo opportunities with 7-foot RISE UP letters
- Live entertainment featuring a DJ and special Falcons music set list
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Posted by WSB-TV on Sunday, January 29, 2017
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