Canadian Forces at Grey Cup Festival Week

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MA-06.03 - November 16, 2006
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Forces is proudly supporting the Grey Cup Festival’s key activities on November 18 and 19. Canadian Forces participation is as follows:
November 18
Forks Parka Day

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, equipment, vehicles and recruiting information displays will be set up in Market Plaza. Canadian Forces Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team members will be present to meet the public until 1 p.m. Weather permitting, the Air Command Band Six Piece Dixieland Jazz Ensemble will also perform.
1:15 p.m. – SkyHawks Parachute Demonstration Team jump; Drop Zone by Scotia Stage.

Grey Cup Parade

3:50 p.m. – 2006 Grey Cup Parade includes a mix of light and heavy military vehicles and an artillery gun tow, an aircraft float, a naval float, as well as musical and personnel elements.
CF-18s and CC-130 Hercules will perform a fly past during the parade.

November 19

Canadian Forces Pre-Game Display – old Winnipeg Arena grounds

1 to 5 p.m. – A Canadian Forces Village showcasing Army, Navy and Air Force equipment, personnel, and vehicles will be set up for the public.
3:30 p.m. – Leopard Tank Charity Car Crush. Winner of the charity draw will ride in the tank as it drives over a purged car. Proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
4 p.m. – SkyHawks Parachute Demonstration Team jump.

Game Participation

Royal Military College of Canada Colour Party carrying the Canadian Flag and the Canadian Forces tri-service colours during the National Anthem ceremony.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team will perform a fly past during the National Anthem ceremony.
C3-105 mm Howitzer artillery gun will fire a blank volley marking each touchdown.
Former CFL players who are now members of the Canadian Forces - Sergeant Jason Kralt and Private Nigel Williams - will assist the RCMP in escorting the Grey Cup to Victory Podium.

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Note to editors: For information on Canadian Forces participation during Grey Cup week, please contact Lieutenant Amber Bineau, 38 Canadian Brigade Group public affairs officer at: (204) 833-2500 x. 6543 or cell: (204) 227-3860.

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