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Winnipeg Whiteout party could pass 20,000 fans on hottest day of the year

Winnipeg street party planners are expecting Monday night's crowd to break last week's 18,000 person record. Mike Arsenault/Global News

Winnipeg Jets fans are gearing up for one of the biggest games in Jets history.

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The team has the chance to clinch the series at home Monday night, which would be the first time the Jets have ever advanced to round three of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Economic Development is expecting to hit it’s 23,000 person capacity at the Whiteout Street Party and is asking fans to have a backup plan in place.  The gates will open at 6 p.m outside Bell MTS Place and puck drop is at 8:30 p.m.

  • The Donald and Portage entrance will close at 8 p.m. (or earlier).
  • The Smith and Portage entrance will remain open, allowing people to enter the site as others leave.
  • The Hargrave and Graham entrance will also remain open, allowing people to enter the site as others leave.
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Temperatures in Winnipeg are expected to reach close to 30 degrees Monday. Fans are encouraged to stay hydrated while they take in the festivities.

“Clear or translucent bottles of water will be permitted at the street party, although may be subject to security checks to ensure no alcohol is being brought onsite,” Economic Development said in a release.

There will also be free water re-filling stations on site.

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