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What you need to know for NFC Championship

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

The game marks the final Falcons game at the Georgia Dome.

Here's what you need to know before the game:

Falcons Friday:

In celebration of the game, fans across Atlanta and the state of Georgia are encouraged to Rise Up and support the team by wearing Falcons apparel to work on Friday. Local businesses and organizations are also encouraged to turn the town red by changing external lighting where possible. Fulton County has issues a resolution officially declaring Friday, Jan. 20 as "Falcons Friday" throughout the county.

Atlanta Falcons app:

Make sure to download the new Falcons app to get live play-by-play, stats and content during the NFC championship game and all Falcons games. Click here to download for iOS. Click here to download for Android.

Get in your seat early:

Falcons fans attending the game should arrive early. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. and gates will open at 1:00 p.m. Due to a road race planned for downtown in the morning, which will close some roads, and the forecast for rain, please anticipate potential delays when planning your commute to the Dome. The Atlanta Falcons encourage fans to use WAZE for directions to their parking lots as it will include the most up-to-date road closures.

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Tailgate/Fan Rally options: 

All fans are invited to the "Atlanta Falcons Rise Up Rally," a free pep rally at Atlantic Station's Central Park on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Freddie Falcon and the Falcons cheerleaders will join Falcons' legends Jerious Norwood and Mike Haynes for autographs and photo opportunities. Attendees will receive discounts to activities and have the chance to win various prizes. Two hours of complimentary garage parking will be provided. In the event of rain, the festivities will continue inside at the Steel Mill Event Venue at Atlantic Station.

Falcons Landing will be open Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and NFL Network will be taking live shots for their pre-game show during the day.

Parking recommendations:

The Atlanta Falcons strongly recommend purchasing a parking pass prior to game day, as most lots around the Georgia Dome will be sold out on game day. Parking options are available through ParkWhiz. Click here to view parking availability.

Avoid purchasing counterfeit tickets:

Due to the increased demand for tickets, there is a potential danger of counterfeit tickets being re-sold in the secondary market. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should visit. www.atlantafalcons.com/tickets or www.ticketmaster.com to secure 100% authentic and guaranteed seats.

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Posted by WSB-TV on Wednesday, January 18, 2017