Grey Cup Festival Road Closures And 97th Grey Cup Championship Game Parking Information
Published on November 26, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
The City of Calgary has announced road closures during this weekend's festivities and the 2009 Grey Cup Festival is pleased to provide information regarding parking for this Sunday's Grey Cup Championship game. Football fans and festival attendees are encouraged to take transit to events planned from November 26th - November 29th at McMahon Stadium and within the downtown Calgary Festival site.
City road closures
8th Avenue between Macleod Trail SE and 2nd Street SW and the right lane of northbound 2nd Street at 8th Avenue SW will be closed for the 2009 Grey Cup Festival from 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 26th to 6 a.m. on Monday, November 30th.
6th Avenue between Macleod Trail and 2nd Street SW; 2nd Street SW between 6th Avenue and 9th Avenue and 9th Avenue SW between 6th Street and Macleod Trail will be closed for the Grey Cup Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 28th until 1 p.m.
Crowchild Trail NW between 16th Avenue and 24th Avenue will be temporarily reduced to 50 km/h at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 29th until 8 p.m. at which time Crowchild Trail NW will be closed between 16th Avenue and 24th Avenue until the end of the Grey Cup game. This closure is expected to last for 2 hours.
McMahon Stadium parking during the 97th Grey Cup Championship Game
There will no on-site parking available for private vehicles except for specific groups with approved passes -- Media / CFL / Red & White Club patrons / support staff.
Charter Bus parking is in the northeast corner of McMahon Stadium -- enter off Crowchild at 23rd Avenue lights.
Disabled parking is available for those who have purchased game tickets for the wheelchair area. The parking area is located at the NE corner of McMahon stadium, adjacent to the wheelchair ramp into the building -- enter off Crowchild at 23rd Avenue lights.
Drop-off for other disabled customers can be accommodated at virtually any point around the building. Vehicles dropping off are asked to enter the site either off Crowchild at the 23rd Avenue lights, or off University Drive. We are encouraging early arrival in this case.
For those looking for parking in the vicinity of the stadium, the University of Calgary will have paid parking available.
Calgary Transit System will be providing augmented LRT service via the Banff Trail Station.
Calgary last hosted the CFL championship on November 26, 2000 when the B.C. Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes. The 1975 and 1993 Grey Cups also were played at McMahon Stadium.
The Grey Cup is Canada's largest professional sporting event. A celebration of sport and culture, the Grey Cup is uniquely Canadian and has a storied history and deep traditions. The 2009 Grey Cup Festival, "Canada's Game Calgary's Party", will be distinctly Canadian and showcase Calgary's famous western hospitality. For more information log onto www.2009greycupfestival.com
2009 GREY CUP FESTIVAL Schedule of Events
November 26th GIBSONS FINEST CFL Player Awards Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 27th - 29th ENMAX Street Festival Stephen Avenue Mall (8th Ave)
November 27th - 29th CALGARY HERALD Family Fan Fest Olympic Plaza
November 27th - 29th SCOTIABANK CFL Experience Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 27th - 28th ENMAX Illuminate Calgary Stephen Avenue Mall (8th Ave)
November 27th - 29th MOLSON CANADIAN Quick Six Saloon Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 28th SAFEWAY Grey Cup Festival Parade Downtown Calgary
November 28th SCOTIABANK Grey Cup Festival Concert Pengrowth Saddledome
November 29th McMAHON STADIUM Pre-Game Party McMahon Stadium
November 29th SPORT CHEK Grey Cup Family Viewing party Pengrowth Saddledome
November 29th 97th GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME McMahon Stadium
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