Sold out Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party takes over Downtown
Thousands of Jets fans flooded Winnipeg's downtown Monday night for a sold-out street party, cheering on their team as they tried to tie up the first-round matchup against Vegas.
The second Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party since 2019 took over downtown Monday night as Jets fans of all ages decked out in white converged outside Canada Life Centre and True North Square.
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"I'm completely excited, I've been pumped all day," said one fan who spent 45 minutes painting their face in honour of the event. "I've been waiting for this for the past couple of years, so I'm very excited."
Winnipeg Jets fans getting ready to watch the Jets in Game 4 of first round action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as part of the Whiteout Street Party. (April 24, 2023. Source: Danton Unger/CTV News)
"It brings everyone together, it's a great big party," another fan said dressed in full whiteout gear, complete with a frizzy white wig.
True North confirmed tickets for Monday's street party were completely sold out with 5,000 tickets sold for the street party event.
Thousands of Jets fans flood Downtown Winnipeg for the second Whiteout Street Party in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
New this year, fans also had the chance to head to True North Square for the Party in the Plaza event.
"Having this fantastic new location just adds another whole element," said Kevin Donnelly, the vice president of venues and entertainment at True North Sports and Entertainment.
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Jets fans flood Downtown Winnipeg for the second Whiteout Street Party in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
Jets fans flood Downtown Winnipeg for the second Whiteout Street Party in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
Jets fans flood Downtown Winnipeg for the second Whiteout Street Party in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
Donnelly said the return of the Whiteout Street Party has been a welcome treat for fans.
"People have been just so thrilled to have these things back," he said. "It really is an opportunity to get together downtown and people are having fun, they're looking great in their fabulous white outfits."
Jets fans flood Downtown Winnipeg for the second Whiteout Street Party in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
Jets fans flood Downtown Winnipeg for the second Whiteout Street Party in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
Thunderous cheers erupted as Blake Wheeler scored the first goal for Winnipeg six minutes into the first period. Pierre-Luc Dubois netted Winnipeg's second goal of the night.
It wasn't enough to beat Vegas, who left Winnipeg with a 4-2 win and a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Thousands of Jets fans at the Whiteout Street Party cheer as the Jets make their first goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 24, 2023. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)
While disappointed, Jets fans were still optimistic their team will turn things around.
"Not great, but the Jets just need to win one in Vegas and we'll have another Whiteout Party – it's all good," Jets fan Owen said after the game. "I'm very, very hopeful. It's going to happen. We are going to be back here."
The Jets now head to Vegas to take on the Golden Knights in Game 5 of the series with their season on the line.
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