Historic Grey Cup arrives in Toronto

TORONTO, Ont. – The historic Grey Cup arrived in Toronto Friday, after its cross-country journey.

The iconic Cup has been travelling countrywide via train, visiting 100 cities to kick off its centennial celebration.

“This is about this community coming together and embracing a sense of community and the things that make us special, that make Canadians special and sharing that with the rest of the country,” Chris Rudge, executive chairman of the 100th Grey Cup Festival, said Friday at city hall.

“We want this to be beyond beer and football and VIPs,” the Toronto Argonauts CEO said.

Mayor Rob Ford was unable to attend the Cup’s official arrival ceremony because he was in court testifying at a $6-million defamation lawsuit.

Coun. Mark Grimes ushered in the Cup on his behalf.

“Hosting the 100th Grey Cup game in Toronto where it got its start will provide a perfect opportunity to reflect upon the history and culture of football in our country,” he said.

“If you haven’t done it, I encourage you to do it,” Grimes said referring to Grey Cup festivities.

The Argos will have to take down the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday to make the final.

The B.C. Lions will take on the Calgary Stampeders in another CFL semi-final on Sunday.

Grey Cup festivities will take place at Yonge-Dundas Square and at Nathan Phillips Square.

The 100th Grey Cup game will be at the Rogers Centre Nov. 25.

A full list of events is available here.

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