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Apr 12 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Calling all #Raptors fans:

Jurassic Park is back on Saturday for the first time since Toronto’s 2019 NBA Championship win 🏀

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As the Toronto Raptors kick off NBA playoffs against the 76ers in Philadelphia on Saturday, traffic around Maple Leaf Square — or Jurassic Park — will be shut down for the first outdoor Raptors viewing party since 2019, MLSE confirmed.

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Prefer hockey to basketball?

Leafs fans will also be able to watch the team play road and home games in the square after the NHL regular season ends on April 29. 🏒

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For this playoff season, the city might not see fans lined up hours early to get a spot in the gated area.

This time around, fans are asked to register online for access to the watch party, game ticket giveaways, a live DJ and musical performances.

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Will you be at Jurassic Park on Saturday cheering on the Raps? 🏀

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