Get ready for the Packers' divisional round playoff game vs. the 49ers with these parties this week

Kendra Meinert, Green Bay Press-Gazette
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The Packers Playoff Pep Rally is planned for 3:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at Packers Heritage Trail Plaza in downtown Green Bay.
The Packers Playoff Pep Rally is planned for 3:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at Packers Heritage Trail Plaza in downtown Green Bay.

GREEN BAY - Get your green and gold gear at the ready — and make it the warm stuff — because Packers playoff party plans are already starting to pop.

Here's the first batch of events planned heading into Saturday night's NFC divisional round game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Look for this listing to be updated throughout the week as additional fun for fans comes up.

Discover Green Bay Playoff Party

When/where: Noon-3 p.m. Friday at Discover Green Bay Visitor Center, 789 Armed Forces Drive, Ashwaubenon.

The game plan: Play indoor tailgating games like cornhole and ladder golf for a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants, free play at The Turn and Packers memorabilia. Caricature artist Steve Ballard will be drawing Packers fans. Brad’s Lambeaulance will be parked out front for photo ops. There will also be green and gold treats from Seroogy’s and prize giveaways.

Packers Playoff Pep Rally

When/where: 3:30-4 p.m. Friday at Packers Heritage Trail Plaza, intersection of North Washington and Cherry streets, downtown Green Bay.

The game plan: Downtown Green Bay Inc. hosts a tailgate-style kickoff with Packers-inspired vehicles (including the GBBRAT RV), the Green Bay Preble Pep Band & Drumline, emcee Frank Hermans of Let Me Be Frank Productions, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, local dance teams, green and gold light displays and selfie stations. The Salvation Army will serve free hot cocoa.

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Packers fans looking for a photo op heading into Saturday's NFC divisional round playoff game will find 4-foot lighted letters downtown Green Bay near North Washington and Cherry streets.
Packers fans looking for a photo op heading into Saturday's NFC divisional round playoff game will find 4-foot lighted letters downtown Green Bay near North Washington and Cherry streets.

Packers Everywhere Pep Rally

When/where: 6 p.m. Friday at the Johnsonville Tailgate Village in the Lambeau Field parking lot. Pre-rally festivities begin at 4 p.m.

The game plan: Packers alumni Sam Shields and Morgan Burnett will greet fans and participate in a Q&A with pep rally host Rebecca Zaccard. A roundtable discussion with packers.com's Wes Hodkiewicz and Mike Spofford will conclude the event. Fans can sign up in advance at packers.com/pass for a Packers Pass to have a chance to win prizes.

Titletown Gameday Live

When/where: 3:15-7:15 p.m. Saturday at Titletown District, across from Lambeau Field.

The game plan: Boogie & The Yo Yo'z plays outside on the Plaza Stage. DJ Zarren entertains for the dance party for ages 21 and older inside the Vizzy Hard Seltzer Pop-Up Bar along the north walkway. Snowtubing down Ariens Hill and skating on the ice rink will be open; normal fees apply. Food and fireside drinks available.

About parking: Paid parking is available in the Titletown parking lot off of Lombardi Avenue beginning at 8 a.m., with refunds given to vehicles that leave the lot two hours before kickoff. No tailgating in the lot.

Contact Kendra Meinert at 920-431-8347 or kmeinert@greenbay.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @KendraMeinert.

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