Reasonable attendance expectation for Wednesday?

**AngeloV** · 07-13-2016, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Neely2005

So how are we supposed to drive home if they're going to close the Lakeshore during the game?

You're asking the wrong person. I plan on parking in Liberty Village and not going near the Lakeshore. Below is a link with details.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toront...ures-1.3676717

At 9 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Shore Boulevard will be closed in both directions from Strachan to Ontario Drive for the Indy.

**Neely2005** · 07-13-2016, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by shayman

Take note of the map of parking lots and walking routes, the layout is way different tonight. (If anybody in the band is reading this, we're meeting at parking lot 4, OK?)

http://www.argonauts.ca/game-plan-fo...-at-bmo-field/

I wonder if we can just cross at Remembrance from the Tailgate?

I heard that this might be the last year for the Toronto Indy.

**Neely2005** · 07-13-2016, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

You're asking the wrong person. I plan on parking in Liberty Village and not going near the Lakeshore. Below is a link with details.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toront...ures-1.3676717

Lake Shore Blvd W From Strachan Ave To Ontario Dr
Details: The westbound curb lane will be closed due to installation of concrete barriers and catch fence in connection to the Honda Indy event.
ID:R38778
Wednesday
2016-Jul-13
to
Sunday
2016-Jul-17 21:00
to
23:59
Continuous Lake Shore Blvd W From Strachan Ave To Ontario Dr
Details: All lanes will be closed due to Honda Indy weekend.
ID:R38844
Wednesday
2016-Jul-13
to
Sunday
2016-Jul-17 21:00
to
23:59
Continuous Lake Shore Blvd W From Strachan Ave To Ontario Dr
Details: Full road closure in both directions due to installation of concrete barriers and catch fence in connection to the Honda Indy event.
ID:R38780
Wednesday
2016-Jul-13
to
Sunday
2016-Jul-17 21:00
to
23:59
Continuous Lake Shore Blvd W From Strachan Ave To Ontario Dr
Details: Full closure due to the Honda Indy Toronto 2016 Track Built and installation of concrete barriers and catch fence.
ID:R38121

**1argoholic** · 07-13-2016, 10:47 AM

Attendance will be two on our couch and three dogs in their various beds, two cats watching in the basement in their room. Go Argos Go!!!!!

**Neely2005** · 07-13-2016, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

You're asking the wrong person. I plan on parking in Liberty Village and not going near the Lakeshore. Below is a link with details.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toront...ures-1.3676717

From: Rob
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:33 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Game Plan for Wednesday Night at BMO Field

East on Remembrance Dr this will take you to Lakeshore past Strachan Ave.* I would recommend going out after the game or hang out in the parking lot until traffic lightens up.

Rob

*
From:
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:30 AM
To: Argonauts Client Services
Cc: Rob
Subject: Re: Game Plan for Wednesday Night at BMO Field
*
‎How are we supposed to drive out of the Ontario Place tailgate if they are closing Lakeshore Blvd. during the game?
*
Lakeshore Blvd from Strachan Ave to Dufferin Rd will be closed to all traffic starting at 9:00pm on Wednesday night.

**paulwoods13** · 07-13-2016, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Neely2005

I heard that this might be the last year for the Toronto Indy.

Oooh, I sincerely hope so.

**Double Dare** · 07-13-2016, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by 1argoholic

two cats watching in the basement in their room.

Which 2 Ti-cats did you kidnap? Are you feeding them?

**1argoholic** · 07-13-2016, 01:25 PM

No clean nice cats with teeth. Not from Hamilton. haha.

**AngeloV** · 07-13-2016, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

Oooh, I sincerely hope so.

I'm not a fan of auto racing, but I know that a lot of people go to this event. I'm good either way.

**R.J** · 07-13-2016, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

Oooh, I sincerely hope so.

I don't. I love Indy. Realistically 1 weekend a year shouldn't be a big headache.

**ArgoFan1** · 07-13-2016, 03:54 PM

Just bought a sausage from a food truck. The guy's son sells food at BMO and he is told what the exoected attendance is so he can plan his food supplies and he was told that there are only 13,00 tickets sold for tonight. That is not good news....but you can also blame the schedulaers with these weeknight games and having a game when roads are closed for the Indy. On top of that, there is a concert at the Amphitheater. Does anyone in this city government know how to stagger events?

**Treblecharger1** · 07-13-2016, 04:13 PM

I think they will have a decent walk up tonight. but no more week day games. We need all Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I think we will end up around 16 to 18k tonight which will still be okay in bmo and fun.

**Will** · 07-13-2016, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoFan1

Just bought a sausage from a food truck. The guy's son sells food at BMO and he is told what the exoected attendance is so he can plan his food supplies and he was told that there are only 13,00 tickets sold for tonight. That is not good news....but you can also blame the schedulaers with these weeknight games and having a game when roads are closed for the Indy. On top of that, there is a concert at the Amphitheater. Does anyone in this city government know how to stagger events?

Not an excuse.

**AngeloV** · 07-13-2016, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoFan1

Just bought a sausage from a food truck. The guy's son sells food at BMO and he is told what the exoected attendance is so he can plan his food supplies and he was told that there are only 13,00 tickets sold for tonight. That is not good news....but you can also blame the schedulaers with these weeknight games and having a game when roads are closed for the Indy. On top of that, there is a concert at the Amphitheater. Does anyone in this city government know how to stagger events?

I hope he's wrong. I just checked the virtual availability on the TM site. There are no where near half the stadium seats available (I would say maybe 1/3), and they are scattered all over the stadium, so it's not as if they are not releasing certain sections. I believe they will get close to, if not over 20k

**Will** · 07-13-2016, 04:41 PM

East side of the stadium looks pretty rough though.

**PullTogether73** · 07-13-2016, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoFan1

Just bought a sausage from a food truck. The guy's son sells food at BMO and he is told what the exoected attendance is so he can plan his food supplies and he was told that there are only 13,00 tickets sold for tonight. That is not good news....but you can also blame the schedulaers with these weeknight games and having a game when roads are closed for the Indy. On top of that, there is a concert at the Amphitheater. Does anyone in this city government know how to stagger events?

Given that the Indy race is this weekend, I believe the schedulers had no choice but to put this game on Wednesday, as more of the CNE grounds would not be available over the remaining days this week.
It would have made sense to have the Argonauts bye week this week instead of next, but I'm guessing that the Stampeders wanted this week off due to the Calgary Stampede running.

**Qman** · 07-13-2016, 05:19 PM

thats what TFC gets for its wednesday games 10-15k.
schedule will be better next year

**1argoholic** · 07-13-2016, 09:00 PM

Just sad as hell watching on the tube. We'll see how well the next game does on a Monday. Many Argo fans live outside TO. Schedule better get better as should the respect this team deserves.