'An unbelievable feeling': Fans flock to Portage and Main to celebrate Blue Bombers Grey Cup win
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Fans of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers flocked to Portage and Main on Sunday night following the team’s Grey Cup victory.
Fans of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers flocked to Portage and Main on Sunday night following the team’s Grey Cup victory.
Hundreds of Winnipeggers headed downtown as soon as the Bombers beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a 33-25 overtime win in Hamilton, Ont.
Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service even closed down the intersection to allow for fans to celebrate, The intersection was filled with cheering fans dressed in blue and gold, with many carrying signs and waving flags.
“I can’t explain how I feel, it’s just an unbelievable feeling,” said Bryce Twerdochlib during the Portage and Main celebration.
“After the two years it’s been, it just means the world.”
The fact that the Blue Bombers are now back-to-back Grey Cup champions was certainly not lost on the fans.
“Back to back after the whole pandemic, it just makes Winnipeg such a happy city,” said Antonio Chilelli. “I am so excited, so grateful”
