Atlanta fans are rallying for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals – FOX 5 Atlanta

Atlanta fans are rallying for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals  FOX 5 Atlanta

The Atlanta Dream announced a dozen official watch parties across Atlanta ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. ATLANTA – Basketball fans across the city are packing local establishments this weekend as the Atlanta Dream prepares to launch into Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday afternoon. The Atlanta Dream released a list of official watch party locations on Friday to help fans rally together across the city. A dozen local venues will host supporters cheering on the team as the WNBA Finals begin. Participating locations include Jolene Jolene, the city's first bar dedicated to showing women's sports. The venue plans to hand out rally towels and other team merchandise throughout Saturday's game.

Excitement is also taking over major city landmarks ahead of the series. The Atlanta airport and the World Congress Center will light up blue on Friday night to celebrate the team. Officials have not yet released the complete list naming the other 11 watch party locations across the Atlanta area. Team representatives also have not confirmed ticket availability or pricing for games 3 and 4 in Atlanta. Business leaders say the postseason run has energized the local hospitality scene. Jolene Jolene General Manager Kelsey Numun noted the playoff berth allowed her team to live out their dream. "We are so so so excited