Fans eager for the start of the 2012 season, which kicks off Sunday night at 6:20 p.m. MDT at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, are encouraged to head downtown this evening at 5 p.m. for the Broncos’ “Back to Football” Pep Rally.

The event will take place at Skyline Park (16th and Arapahoe) and feature appearances by former Broncos Mark Jackson, Vance Johnson, Billy Thompson and Ebenezer Ekuban, as well as current players including running back Willis McGahee, tight end Joel Dreessen, linebacker Joe Mays, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and linebacker Wesley Woodyard. The alumni are scheduled to be there from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with McGahee and his teammates attending from 6:30 to 8 p.m.