Attending the 2023 Grey Cup Festival on James Street in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, was a fanastic experience. As the host city, Hamilton, Ontario prepared a packed week of celebrations and events leading up to the 110th Canandian Football League...
Attending the 2023 Grey Cup Festival on James Street in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, was a fanastic experience. As the host city, Hamilton, Ontario prepared a packed week of celebrations and events leading up to the 110th Canandian Football League Grey Cup game. With over 40 events scheduled throughout the week, James Street was a hub of activity, featuring a diverse range of attractions from interactive football-themed games to live entertainment. The lively atmosphere of the Grey Cup Festival could be felt throughout the entire street, creating an energy with football enthusiasts and locals. The Grey Cup Festival offered something for the avid fan, families, and those new to football! The Grey Cup Festival on James Street was more than a celebration of football; it was a celebration of community, culture, and the shared joy that comes with bringing people together for a celebration like no other experienced in Hamilton.
The celebration started when the Grey Cup showed up at my work in Hamilton, Ontario. The Tiger Cats hosted pep rallies around the City of Hamilton to get people excited about the upcoming CFL Grey Cup game!
The Grey Cup Fan Guide provided details, maps, and ticket information for the many activities happening during the Grey Cup Festival in Hamilton, Ontario.
The John Weir Foote Armoury had some jeeps and equipment on display in the street for the Grey Cup Festival. We were able to climb in and check them out.
The Canadian Armed Forces Fan Zone included a quarterback challenge. Participants in Hamilton, Ontario attempted to throw footballs into the targets across the field. It was a pretty difficult challenge!
Hamilton has been promoting and preparing for the Grey Cup well before this week. The signs on the light posts helped to build anticipation leading up to the Grey Cup Festival in Hamilton, Ontario.
Almost every business or restaurant on James Street had some sort of sign or flag supporting the Grey Cup Festival. This sign was found in front of Charred Rotisserie House, one of our favourite restaurants on James Street North.
These huge Tim Hortons Cups could be seen all the way down the street. As a part of the Grey Cup Festival, the Tim Hortons trailer gave away free coffee and hot chocolate on James Street North in Hamilton, Ontario.
This Tiger Cat and football were originally sitting in front of Hamilton City Hall. They were moved to James Street North for the Grey Cup Festivities.