Seahawks to rally the 12th Man Friday at Renton City Hall

There’ll be free hot dogs, Seahawks alumni, the Sea Gals, Blitz, Blue Thunder and prizes for the best Seahawks Spirit costume. Renton Mayor Denis Law will raise a ceremonial flag. 710 ESPN will broadcast its show live from Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way.

By Dean Radford • January 8, 2015 6:55 pm
Football even managed to find its way into the annual Polar Bear Dip in Lake Washington on Jan. 1 at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Dozens braved the chilly water of the lake – and one (below) sported the warrior look and colors of the 12th Man.
Football even managed to find its way into the annual Polar Bear Dip in Lake Washington on Jan. 1 at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Dozens braved the chilly water of the lake – and one (below) sported the warrior look and colors of the 12th Man.

While the Seahawks get ready for their playoff game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, the 12th Man is getting ready to cheer them on in Renton.

The Seahawks will host a Blue Friday Playoff Rally at Renton City Hall, starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the lobby-level parking area.

There’ll be free hot dogs, Seahawks alumni, the Sea Gals, Blitz, Blue Thunder and prizes for the best Seahawks Spirit costume. Renton Mayor Denis Law will raise a ceremonial flag.

710 ESPN will broadcast its show live from Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way.

Visitors and public will be directed to park at Sam’s Club main parking lot, with no parking at City Hall lobby level.

Kickoff for the NFC Divisional Playoff game is 5:15 p.m. Saturday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

The importance and role of the fans was reiterated by Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in his post-game comments after the team’s victory over the St. Louis Rams, clinching the NFC West and locking up the NFC No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

“You get to play in front of the 12s, the best fans in the National Football League, and the best fans in the world, I believe,” said Wilson.  “We’re going to need them, like we have all year, and we’re going to need their excitement and their energy around the city and in the stadium, obviously, too.”

The team has re-launched the “I’m In!” website inviting fans from around the world to “tap in” and demonstrate their support, according to a Seahawks press release.  The site displays top cities that participate on a world map in real time.

New for this year’s playoff run, the website allows fans to view a full archive of tap ins and share an exclusive, Seahawks themed badge on their social media channels.  Fans are invited to “tap in” at Seahawks.com/ImIn.

Fans can make their own –  download the sign at Seahawks.com/ImIn – or pick-up a complimentary one while supplies last at The Seahawks Pro Shop retail stores at CenturyLink Field, downtown Seattle, Renton Landing, Alderwood Mall, Bellevue Square and Tacoma Mall.

In addition to their usual channels, teachers can now share how their students are exhibiting Seahawks pride via a new web page, according to the Seahawks.  Teachers can upload their photos and stories at www.seahawks.com/12sInEducation. A few schools will be featured each week on the team’s website and social media channels.

Sound Transit is offering special Sounder trains to the Seahawks playoff, in addition to regular Link light rail service to and from the stadium.

Seattle-bound trains from the south depart Lakewood at 1:50 and 2:30 p.m. and Sumner at 2:37 p.m. The first one is an express run from Lakewood, with a last stop in Puyallup.

The second train departs Sumner at 2:37 p.m. with stops in Auburn, Kent and Tukwila before reaching Seattle at 3:19 p.m. A third train leaves Lakewood at 2:30 and stops at all southline Sounder stations before arriving at King Street Station at 3:43 p.m.