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Gallery: Fans celebrate before the NCAA Tournament in Atlanta

By Chase Gaewski, Lauren Murphy The Daily Orange
Sara Eckhardt, a fresman at Syracuse University, dances with Otto the Orange outside of The Hudson Grille in Atlanta.
Sara Eckhardt, a fresman at Syracuse University, dances with Otto the Orange outside of The Hudson Grille in Atlanta. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
A general view of the Georgia Dome a day before the NCAA Tournament matchup between Syracuse and Michigan. Fans gather to support the Orange during a practice in the early afternoon.
A general view of the Georgia Dome a day before the NCAA Tournament matchup between Syracuse and Michigan. Fans gather to support the Orange during a practice in the early afternoon. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
A view of Centennial Park in Atlanta, a day before the NCAA matchup between Syracuse and Michigan. Fans gather to celebrate and listen to live music.
A view of Centennial Park in Atlanta, a day before the NCAA matchup between Syracuse and Michigan. Fans gather to celebrate and listen to live music. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Fans gather around the Block Party stage, listening to live music in Centennial Park.
Fans gather around the Block Party stage, listening to live music in Centennial Park. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Visitors rest under a tree in Centennial Park, enjoying the blue skies and comfortable 60-degree weather.
Visitors rest under a tree in Centennial Park, enjoying the blue skies and comfortable 60-degree weather. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
(From left) Tim Pennington and Jason Rucker, of Kentucky, drove out to Atlanta to cheer on Louisville in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament.
(From left) Tim Pennington and Jason Rucker, of Kentucky, drove out to Atlanta to cheer on Louisville in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
(From left) Patrick Duffy, Isaac Huntsman, Audry Hart and Kyle Christianson, sophomores at Syracuse University, drove to Atlanta to cheer on the Orange in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament.
(From left) Patrick Duffy, Isaac Huntsman, Audry Hart and Kyle Christianson, sophomores at Syracuse University, drove to Atlanta to cheer on the Orange in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Ismo Bhatti, an Atlanta local, performed the Fire Poi in Centennial Park.
Ismo Bhatti, an Atlanta local, performed the Fire Poi in Centennial Park. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
The Hudson Grille on Peachtree Street, a bar and restaurant for Syracuse fans and alumni, decorates its walls with Orange.
The Hudson Grille on Peachtree Street, a bar and restaurant for Syracuse fans and alumni, decorates its walls with Orange. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Kevin Thomas (right) and AJ Thurlow (left) of Herkimer, N.Y., cheer on the Sour Sitrus Society and Syracuse University cheerleaders outside of The Hudson Grille.
Kevin Thomas (right) and AJ Thurlow (left) of Herkimer, N.Y., cheer on the Sour Sitrus Society and Syracuse University cheerleaders outside of The Hudson Grille. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Otto the Orange performs with the Sour Sitrus Society and Syracuse University cheerleaders outside of The Hudson Grille.
Otto the Orange performs with the Sour Sitrus Society and Syracuse University cheerleaders outside of The Hudson Grille. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans flock to The Hudson Grille with friends and family to cheer on the Orange the day before their matchup against Michigan.
Syracuse fans flock to The Hudson Grille with friends and family to cheer on the Orange the day before their matchup against Michigan. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
A view of Peachtree Street and Centennial Park in the late afternoon the day before the NCAA Tournament matchup between Syracuse and Michigan.
A view of Peachtree Street and Centennial Park in the late afternoon the day before the NCAA Tournament matchup between Syracuse and Michigan. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
David Farrow, a local Atlanta street performer, lulls the street with his saxophone late in the evening as fans enjoy the Atlanta nightlife.
David Farrow, a local Atlanta street performer, lulls the street with his saxophone late in the evening as fans enjoy the Atlanta nightlife. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Published on April 6, 2013 at 9:08 am

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