GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The 13th annual Festival of Lights celebration didn’t go as planned Saturday evening outside Lambeau Field.
After a countdown, the lights flickered a couple of times but didn’t stay on. The crowd laughed and decided to chant go pack go. That didn’t work.
So, the crowd decided to sing Happy Birthday to Aaron Rodgers. That didn’t work either.
A representative with the Packers organization told FOX 11 that the technical difficulties were due to the wet weather. An announcer said the tree will hopefully light up by Sunday evening.
Inside events went on as planned.
“I got hot chocolate and a picture with Santa Claus,” said Nathan Janicek.
Cookie decorations, carolers and photos with Santa were just some of the activities.
“I made a Christmas tree inside a Christmas tree with a bunch of green frosting a bunch of sprinkles and a bunch of frosting,” said Katherine Fischer.
While the tree outside was the most anticipated, the mishap didn’t ruin people’s spirits.
“I wanted to go to Lambeau Field and I wanted to do this tree lighting ceremony and I wanted it to snow,” said Laura White, who drove from Sarasota, Florida to attend the event and Sunday’s game.
Some even said the snow made the night better.
