Tens Of Thousands Expected At Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade Saturday
Published on November 27, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
The 2009 Grey Cup Festival events are well underway and organizers are prepared for the return of the Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade on Saturday, November 28th. Hollywood actress and Calgary's own Elisha Cuthbert will be the Grand Marshall of the Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade which is set to kick off at 11am sharp. The Canadian star of the hit television series "24" and over nineteen Hollywood movies has returned to Calgary this weekend to host the Parade and will appear at various other Grey Cup events throughout the weekend.
"We are delighted that Elisha accepted the position of Grand Marshall of the Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade," said Malcolm Kirk, chairman of the 2009 Grey Cup Festival Committee. "Elisha has been here for a few days already and is extremely excited to bring excitement to the citizens of Calgary."
The Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade will start sharp at 11am on Saturday on a route that will start on 6th Ave SW and Macleod Trail, will head down to 2nd Street SW on to 9th Ave SW and will finish at Olympic Plaza to celebrate the 97th Grey Cup Championship and Festival. Fans are encouraged to take in the Calgary Herald Family Fan Fest at Olympic Plaza following the parade where live entertainment and other programming including the CFL and NHL alumni game will run throughout the day.
Spectators are encouraged to take transit and secure their position early as thousands are expected to attend. The Grey Cup Festival parade will feature more than 80 entries and nearly 1800 participants, including marching bands, floats, Olympic and Paralympic athletes as well as live musical performances. Entrants from Alberta and across Canada, including cheer squads from most of the CFL cities, will be represented. The Parade will also include a display performance by the CFB Moose Jaw Snowbirds.
The following streets will be closed for the parade from 10 am until 1pm on Saturday. 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. Parade organizers expect the parade to last close to 2 hours
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
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
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- Tens Of Thousands Expected At Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade Saturday - CFL
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