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111th Grey Cup tickets go on sale June 4
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The 2024 Grey Cup Festival will run Nov. 10 to 17, welcoming 30,000 fans from across the country and expecting to attract over 500,000 to the festival throughout the week. With two ziplines, immersive football experiences, thrilling performances, cultural displays and much more planned, festival tickets will be available in the fall.
A variety of volunteer positions are also available to help make the event possible. Fans interested in volunteering are encouraged to to receive more information on volunteer roles in the coming months.