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Originally Posted by saucywoman
if I can't find tickets I'll be going to cbc plaza for game 5. Is there drinking that will be happening outside??? What is a good time to get there to get a good spot? Sorry, I'm from outta town so don't know this stuff. thanks  |
FYI and i'm sure you all know but just in case they are adding 2 additional screens downtown for your viewing.
Canuck fans will have no shortage of places downtown to watch the Stanley Cup Finals with fellow diehard fans.
Two new viewing sites were announced by the city and CBC Tuesday.
A giant television screen will be set up in the 700-block Granville Street, in the prime pedestrian block sandwiched between Georgia and Robson Street.
The screen will be mounted on the back of a flat-deck truck that will be parked on Granville Street —— similar to the setup during last summer’s World Cup matches.
The CBC Fan Zone outside the CBC in the 700-block of Hamilton, between Georgia and Robson, will also get another large TV screen.
The site has already proved to be popular with fans — rain or shine — during previous Canucks’ playoff matches. Both sites will open at 3 p.m.
“The excitement and anticipation for the first game of the Stanley Cup playoffs is building in our city, and we want to make the most of it,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson in a media release.
“As we all join to cheer the Canucks, we want to ensure the city’s celebrations are family friendly, fun and, most of all, safe for everyone.”
Fans are asked to tote their own chair or blankets, but are advised to leave the booze at home.
Vancouver Police officers will be on-site, Chief Jim Chu said.
“We want the focus to be on the game. Leave the liquor at home and allow our officers to focus on keeping everyone safe,” he said.
Both locations will show home and away games.
Last week, Canucks management also announced that Rogers Arena will be open for fans during the team’s away games.
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