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Broncos Fans Attend Big Outdoor Party To Kick Off Season Opener

DENVER (CBS4) - Ahead of the Denver Broncos Super Bowl rematch against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, a big party in Civic Center Park kicks off Wednesday for fans.

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Copter4 flew over Civic Center Park where the fan party kicks off Wednesday afternoon (credit: CBS)

The NFL is hosting a two day fan festival that begins Wednesday afternoon and continues Thursday with a free concert featuring Dierks Bentley and OneRepublic.

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The village in Civic Center Park at the City County Building opens at 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Fans can enjoy games, live music and autograph sessions with players.

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Entrances for the performances in the park open at 3 p.m. on Thursday, with the show scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.

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Fans do not need tickets to attend the event, which will go on whether rain or shine.

Several other activities will also be held for fans and families in the Kickoff Village, including photo opportunities with The Vince Lombardi Trophy, Pro Football Hall of Fame busts of John Elway, Shannon Sharpe, Gary Zimmerman, and Floyd Little, as well as the NFL Draft set.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee John Elway poses with his bust during the 2004 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony August 8, 2004 in Canton, Ohio. Elway retired from the Broncos after the 1998 season and his second straight Super Bowl championship with the team. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

The Broncos play the Panthers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday night.

The game will not be broadcast in the park following the concert.

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LINK: NFL Kickoff Fan Events In Denver.

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