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Thousands of Falcons Fans Show Up to Send Team Off to Houston

The Atlanta Falcons departed for Houston on Sunday, but not before experiencing the largest pep rally in city history.

Thousands of fans packed into Atlanta Station in a mass show of support to the Falcons. All six team buses stopped off in Midtown to take part in the festivities prior to heading for the airport. Mayor Kasim Reed organized the event that also included former Falcons players, cheerleaders, Freddie the Falcon, and the team’s drumline.

City Hall Was Fired Up on Friday

On Friday, more than 500 fans packed Atlanta City Hall to shout “Rise Up!