Prince George, B.C.- The Grey Cup is coming to Prince George!

 

P.G. is on the list of communities which will have an opportunity for residents to see the Cup, take a photo and meet members of the Grey Cup Champion B.C. Lions,  including quarterback Travis Lulay.

 

The tour starts January 29^th, and will see the Grey Cup arrive in Prince George Thursday February 2^nd, where it will be on display at the Pine Centre Mall from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and on display on Friday February 3^rd from 9:30 to 10:15 at the Native Friendship Centre on Third Avenue.

 

"The Grey Cup has long-been known as the ‘people’s cup’ and it is with tremendous pride that we embark on this province wide tour” says  Dennis Skulsky, president and CEO of the BC Lions.  “As six-time Grey Cup champions coming off an emotional title win at home for the second time in franchise history, this tour celebrates what the BC Lions value most, the support of fans across this great province."

 

Other communities  which will welcome the cup include Williams Lake  which will host  an event on the morning of February 2nd at the  Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex from 2:30 to 3:30 in the afternoon.
 

The BC Lions won the Cup November 27^th with a 34 to 23 win over Winnipeg. It was only the 4^th time in the 99 year history of the Grey Cup that a home town team has won the trophy.