NFL Draft: Fans in Green Bay, experience what makes Titletown special

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The 2025 NFL Draft host committee hoped the history and novelty of Lambeau Field would draw fans from around the country to Green Bay. While early, it appears that's what happened.

What they're saying:

Organizers described this year's selection show as the "Packers Pilgrimage." FOX6 News found fans who traveled from near and far to Green Bay for the first time. After a few hours walking around, most of them said they understand what makes Titletown special. 

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"It's a historic site. It's one of those places, even if you're not a huge Green Bay fan, you definitely need to come out here and see kind of where it all started, you know?" said Taylor Garrison of Springfield, Missouri. "It was on the bucket list, and the moment you say I can do that and meet all these other super fans in this awesome place? I'm gonna be a part of it."

"It’s beautiful, it’s a dream to be here. I never knew that the whole stadium was surrounded by die-hard fans," said Kenneth Pojoy of Los Angeles. "I've walked around the whole stadium and the houses are decked out with Green Bay stuff – I love to see the fandom."

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