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 1pm.

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

Safeway Grey Cup Festival Parade Map

McMahon Stadium Pre-Game Party Map

For media requests, please contact:

Sheldon Lachambre
Director of Marketing and Media Relations
2009 Grey Cup Festival
403.777.3304
slachambre@2009greycupfestival.com

Randy Clegg
Media Relations Manager
2009 Grey Cup Festival
604.209.0611
rclegg@brandlivegroup.com

Public Contact Information:
City of Clagary, 3-1-1 Operations Centre
Phone 3-1-1 or from outside the local calling area, phone 403.268.CITY (2489)
Public Email Contact:
3-1-1ContactUs@calgary.ca

John Haverstock
Stadium Manager
McMahon Stadium
403-284-6472
johnhaverstock@shaw.ca