Thousands of fans flocked to downtown London on Sunday to watch the Detroit Lions’ season opener against the Green Bay Packers on the big screens inside Canada Life Place. A street party featuring food trucks and a DJ was held before kickoff. Photos by LFP’s Dale Carruthers Article content Article content

The Detroit Lions organized the watch party for their season-opening game, the second time they’ve held such an event in London — a hotbed for Lions fans.

“We have an amazing fan base in Canada, specifically in Ontario, and we remain committed to connecting with them around unique Lions fan experiences,” team official Brian Facchini said in a recent statement.

DJ Chris James fires up the crowd on Dundas Place before fans headed inside to watch kickoff on the arena’s big screens.

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