The Ottawa REDBLACKS are happy to team-up with Les Promenades Gatineau for a Grey Cup parade Saturday January 21 between noon and 1 p.m.
The parade will be composed of REDBLACKS players including DB Jean-Philippe Bolduc, DB Antoine Pruneau, LB Mikaël Charland, OL Lason Lauzon-Séguin, DE Arnaud Gascon-Nadon, K Chris Milo, OL Jon Gott among others. Players will be accompanied by members of the REDBLACKS coaches, cheerleaders as well as team mascot Big Joe.
The group of players, coaches and cheerleaders will start their march through the mall near entrance 8 in the direction of Costco then heading to Starbucks Court where the players will be introduced before holding an autograph session. Fans will be able to get their pictures taken with the players and the Grey Cup as well as purchase team merchandise for the occasion.
“The Ottawa REDBLACKS are happy to be able to celebrate their Grey Cup victory with our area fans in association with Les Promenades Gatineau,” said GM Marcel Desjardins. “We want to share this historic moment with the many REDBLACKS fans of the region and allow people to come meet their team and get a picture with the iconic Grey Cup and the players.”
“Oxford Properties Group and Les Promenades Gatineau are proud to contribute to shining a light on the local sports community,” says general manager Francis Vermette. “The REDBLACKS are an organisation that is very close to the Outaouais francophone market and we are happy to be able to celebrate their Grey Cup victory here in Gatineau, with our clients and partners.”
The Grey Cup parade at the Promenades Gatineau will be broadcasted live on 104.7 FM during the “Weekend Country” show hosted by Joanie Charron.
This year, the CFL’s ultimate game will be held in the Nation’s Capital as part of the Canada 150 celebrations.
