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Gearing up for the Big Game | Stocking up on beer and snacks in Luzerne County before kickoff

The parking lot was packed at Gerrity's supermarket in Wyoming with people getting ready up for the big game.

WYOMING, Pa. — The parking lot was packed at Gerrity's supermarket in Wyoming with people gearing up for the big game. 

Scott Wren, from Wilkes-Barre, is a Raider's fan shopping ahead of kickoff. 

"It'll be busy until kickoff, and then it'll die down," said Wren.

Customers like Dan Conover are filling their carts with everything they need.

"I bought some cheddar brats, some rolls, some onions, some peppers," said Conover.

Others are stocking up on their usual football Sunday Snacks. John Stuckey of Wilkes-Barre hasn't missed the big game throughout his entire life.

"Chips, pretzels, I shouldn't be drinking soda, I hope my doctor isn't watching this!" laughed Stuckey. 

The shelves are also stocked over at Lakeway Beverage near Dallas. Joshua Kaschenbach is one of the owners.

"For the big game, typically, people are just buying in bulk. So, my Miller Lite, Keystone Light, Busch, Budweiser- those guys are all in stock, and we have as much as you need, cold," said Kaschenbach.

The beer distributor says the big game brings in quite the rush.

"January is three days longer than February, yet February is consistently better than January. I think a lot of that has to do with the big game," added the owner.

As Chiefs and 49'ers fans alike are counting down to kickoff. 

Lois Christman from Wilkes-Barre is excited to cheer on her favorite quarterback.

"I am a Patrick Mahomes fan, and I will be glued to that TV. I'm in a pool, hoping my numbers come in," said Christman. 

While other fans are already looking forward to next season.

"I wear this hat until the day I die. My Eagles will be back, I'm telling you now, they will be back," said Stuckey.

Betty Bresilin from Wilkes-Barre is just excited about the tradition. 

"It's the excitement of the game. It's The Super Bowl. It's once a year. Enjoy it, relax, have fun."

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