Wisconsin and Notre Dame fans gather in Green Bay before college football game

Fans of the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish descended on Green Bay on September 5 for festivities ahead of the September 6 college football game at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin supporters held the Badger Bash North in downtown Green Bay, featuring a parade and events for children at Leicht Memorial Park. Meanwhile, Notre Dame fans gathered in the Titletown district for the Shamrock Kickoff. Program alumni including Gene McGuire, Shawn Wooden, and Chris Zorich addressed the Notre Dame crowd, while University of Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst rallied the Badgers faithful. The game is scheduled to take place at the professional stadium on September 6.

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