GREY CUP TOUCHES DOWN IN VANCOUVER
Canadian Armed Forces escort delivers iconic trophy
VANCOUVER (November 10, 2024) – Media members are invited to the arrival of the Grey Cup trophy as the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) kick-off the weeklong festivities ahead of the Grey Cup.
Media members are invited to capture the arrival and the official Grey Cup Arrival Ceremony inside the Vancouver Convention Centre in the West Ballroom foyer.
Those wishing to attend the Grey Cup Arrival must RSVP directly to Olivier Poulin, Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs at opoulin@cfl.ca before noon PT on Sunday, November 10.
Please note that there is no parking available at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
EVENT DETAILS
What
- Grey Cup Arrival to Vancouver
- Public trophy arrival
- Private ceremony
- Photo opportunity
When
- Sunday, November 10
- Event: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PT (approx.)
- Media required to meet at 1:45 p.m. at Olympic Cauldron to be escorted to media viewing area
Where
- Grey Cup trophy arrival: Public event outside, at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (Harbour Air Dock), next to the Vancouver Convention Centre
- Official ceremony: Private event for VIPs and media members in Vancouver Convention Centre, West Ballroom foyer
- Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, B.C.
V6C 0C3
Who
- Ken Sim, Mayor, City of Vancouver
- Duane Vienneau, President, BC Lions
- Randy Ambrosie, Commissioner, Canadian Football League
- Colonel Christopher Shapka, Commander of 19 Wing Comox, 10-year CFL official
RSVP
- Olivier Poulin, Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs at opoulin@cfl.ca
Olivier Poulin
Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Canadian Football League