Montreal will host its own Jurassic Park Monday night.
Peel Street will remain closed off to vehicles until Tuesday morning for a Toronto Raptors public viewing on Monday evening, a city official confirms.
The street is already closed due to Grand Prix weekend. A large screen will be set up for the viewing party.
Most merchants have been contacted about the additional 24-hour closing, city official Gonzalo Nunez said.
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“It’s exceptional that Montreal wants to honour Toronto and support their sports team like this,” said Alain Creton, director of Peel Merchant Street Association and owner of Chez Alexandre et Fils, a restaurant on Peel.
The Toronto Raptors will face off against the Golden State Warriors at 9 p.m. at the Scotiabank Arena for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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