Burlington’s ‘Burlassic Park’ Free, All-Ages Public Viewings Confirmed for Full NBA Finals Series
Please see the below media release from the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. –May 31, 2019— Burlington’s Burlassic Park roared with excitement as over 2000 people came out to cheer on the Toronto Raptors and celebrate the historic win of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The City of Burlington wants to continue to share Canada’s moment with Burlington residents and is all in to host free public viewings for every NBA Finals game.
The following are the dates, times and locations for Burlassic Park NBA Finals public viewing parties:Game 2 Sunday, June 2: Civic Square 7:30 p.m.Game 3 Wednesday, June 5: Central Park Bandshell 8:30 p.m.Game 4 Friday, June 7: Location to be determined next week. 8:30 p.m.Games 5, 6 and 7 Civic Square (if needed and the Raptors do not take the series in 4 games)
Games 5 and 6 public viewing parties would start at 8:30 p.m. and Game 7 at 7:30 p.m.
“The Raptors are on track and Burlington is stepping up, making Burlassic Park the spot to be for the rest of the NBA finals. Let’s show the Raps how much we support them with an even bigger crowd for Game 2 and through the rest of the series.” — Councillor Rory Nisan
The City of Burlington will be hosting game viewings rain or shine. As the games are likely to go beyond 11 p.m., City Council has granted a Noise Bylaw exemption for all days.Event updates will be available on the City of Burlington social media accounts and residents are encouraged to following along for event shares via the hashtag #burlassicparkTwitter: @cityburlingtonFacebook: @cityburlingtonInstagram: @cityburlingtonMY TAKE:I’m so proud of our city for coming together to cheer on Canada’s Team! The pride this is building in our community is indescribable. Fan support across the country undoubtedly helped propel them to victory in Game 1. We’ll keep cheering together until they take the championship!RELATED CONTENT: