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Published May 13, 2009, 12:00 AM

Packer Tailgate Party


About 1,000 people attended the Packer Tailgate Tour party in Lakefront Park

  • About 1,000 people attended the Packer Tailgate Tour party in Lakefront Park
  • Packer linebacker Brady Poppinga (51) acknowledges fans.
  • Hudson High School cheerleader get the crowd excited as the Packers arrive at Lakefront Park.
  • The dunk tank was a popular spot. Viking fan Greg Berg of Hudson gets dunked by a young Packer fan.
  • Twin Cities television personality Eric Perkins interviews a young fan at the Packer Tailgate Party in Hudson.
  • Packer fan Isabelle Eggers, 6, of Hudson shows her Packer colors.
  • The band Saving Starz played at Lakefront Park before the Packers arrived. Band members are, from left, Geno Zezza, Corey Warinak and Anthony Banks.
  • Packer Nick Collins prepares to sling shot a tee-shirt into the audience. Other Packers are Jordy Nelson (87) and linebacker Brady Poppinga (51).