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Northumberland County is buzzing with Blue Jays fever after Toronto clinched a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Seattle Mariners to earn their first World Series berth in more than 30 years.
That excitement will spill into downtown Port Hope this weekend, where a community watch party is being planned for Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night in Memorial Park.
The event is being organized by Port Hope Councillor and Queenies Bake Shop owner Adam Pearson, who worked with Rogers, Major League Baseball, and the Toronto Blue Jays to secure official broadcast rights for the outdoor screening.
Peason has been working to share that excitement with the rest of the community.
Fans can watch the game on a large outdoor screen under the stars beginning at 8 p.m. Pearson says it’s a chance for the community to come together and celebrate Canada’s team on baseball’s biggest stage.
Pearson tells us he started with Rogers who helped connect him with the MLB.
People are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and their best Blue Jays energy to the park. Local restaurants will be open for takeout, and Pearson hopes fans will support small businesses before heading to the event.
Pearson, who also chairs Port Hope’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Committee, says the response has been overwhelming since announcing the watch party on social media Thursday afternoon.
Game 2 of the World Series gets underway at 8 p.m. Saturday.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
