From a zip line between VancouverB次元官网网址檚 convention centres to replica mini CFL fields, a slate of sponsors and events for the upcoming 2024 Grey Cup were unveiled on Thursday.
The CFL awarded the 2024 Grey Cup game to Vancouver after both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions had bid to host that contest.
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He said the event is expected to bring $100 million of economic activity to the city, with fans from across the league expected to attend.
The pre-game festival will run several days, with an official fan zone in downtown Vancouver along with fan areas set up at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
One attraction, a zip line, will run over the water between the two convention centre buildings on Vancouver harbour.
There will be another zip line set up in downtown Vancouver, allowing two people to go at the same time on two different lines.
The festival will also feature a fan zone with food trucks and 20 musical acts.
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Vancouver has hosted the leagueB次元官网网址檚 championship game 16 times before, most recently in 2014 when the Calgary Stampeders downed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20-16.
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Ambrosie paid tribute to the work being done by Amar Doman, the LionB次元官网网址檚 owner, who has overseen a revitalization in the teamB次元官网网址檚 fortunes and interest off the field.
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Doman bought the team in 2021 and has worked to encourage fan engagement, from theme nights to transportation for fans outside of the Lower Mainland.
Vienneau said his team has seen an uptick in season ticket sales following a strong performance last season, when the Lions opened the upper bowl of B.C. Place for fans.
The CFL says further details about entertainment at the Grey Cup are expected to be released in May.
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