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5 Things to know about Favre's Lambeau ceremony

5 Things to know about Favre's Lambeau ceremony
Posted at 3:08 PM, Nov 24, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-24 16:08:37-05

On Thanksgiving night, Packers nation will get the chance to officially show their appreciation to No. 4, Brett Favre

Here's five things you should know about the Lambeau Field ceremony.

  1. How can I see it? Tickets are tough at this point, but NBC is carrying the game, and halftime will be longer than usual in order to show the entire ceremony.
  2. What will the ceremony consist of? We're told that in addition to the unveiling Favre's name and retired No. 4 onto the north facade of the stadium, a tribute segment will also be played on the big screen.
  3. Who will be there? Expect to see plenty of former Packers on the field, including Bart Starr.
  4. Will Brett speak? Heck yes!
  5. How will the ceremony end? Wish we could tell you, but we've been sworn to secrecy. Expect an image that will be ingrained into the minds of Packers Nation forever.
     

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