Celebrating a monumental 100 years of the Grey Cup, the most appealing part of the night was that this historic event was held on the actual turf where the highly-anticipated 100th Grey Cup on Sunday will be held. It was our first time at something unique like this at the Rogers Centre. When have you ever heard of a gala where you can practice your football throwing skills enjoying hors d’oeurves, cocktails sitting on a couch with your dress shoes in official Grey Cup footall turf mingling with Argos Cheerleaders? For unique experiences this one-of-a-kind gala delivered big!
Beautiful ladies greeting guests at the entrance with sparkling wine
Notable guests in attendance included Newstalk 1010s’s John Tory, Michael “Pinball” Clemons, football legend Damon Allen, Honourable David Onley, and Melissa DiMarco.
Entertainment included Madison Kozak, Chris Willis and Emerson Drive’s Brad Mates and a dance performance by the Argos Cheerleaders.
Food was provided by celebrity Chef Mark McEwan and Chef Rob Gentile of Buca Restaurant with tons of delicious food choices to choose from.
Football helmets featuring each team’s history commemorating moments of Grey Cup history.
Nicely decorated rack of lamb
PO1 Simpson and MS Desmond from@HMCS_York getting ready to escort the #GreyCup into the Grey Cup Gala @100thGreyCup pic.twitter.com/lr2ZroKB
— HMCS YORK (@HMCS_York) November 22, 2012
Really great time at the Grey Cup Gala. Got the chance to meet Pinball Clemons. Great experience. pic.twitter.com/0dWI2qzs
— Zach Van Kerrebroeck (@ZachVanK) November 22, 2012
Mr Clemens and Mr Allen at the Grey cup gala pic.twitter.com/509V309O
— Lorne Frilegh (@LFri45) November 22, 2012
Check out the impressive setup for tonight's @100thGreyCup @Scotiabank Gala at the @Rogers_Centre. #100GC @ScotiaCFL pic.twitter.com/F4aCUcJ0
— Dome Productions (@DomeProductions) November 21, 2012
Want to find the washrooms at the @Scotiabank #100GC Gala? Just follow these cool directions… pic.twitter.com/UVmZvW41
— Grey Cup Festival (@100thGreyCup) November 21, 2012
Pre-performance pic w/ @chriswillistwit @100thGreyCup Festival's #ScotiaBank Gala! Time to rock out! #Argos #100GC pic.twitter.com/CaNt4Bq8
— Argos Cheerleaders (@ArgosCheer) November 22, 2012
It was a great night at the Scotiabank Grey Cup Gala! We heard guests raving about the attentive and friendly service.
Joe Warmington from the Toronto Sun reports that the celebrities were very approachable at the gala. o read more, check out the article from the Toronto Sun.
To get in on the Grey Cup festivities, including LOTS of free events for the whole family this Saturday and Sunday (right up until the big game), be sure to check out 100thgreycupfestival.ca
All of Canada will be watching the Grey Cup game this Sunday! Half time show features all-Canadian talents including Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Gordon Lightfoot and Mariana’s Trench.
