The Town of St. Marys will hold a pair of watch parties Friday as the Toronto Blue Jays play in their first World Series game in 32 years.
The home to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame since 1998, the Town will celebrate it's rich history of the game while cheering on the Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Earlier this week, Forman Electric installed a Blue Jays sign on the side of Town Hall. The town says it not only reflects pride towards the MLB team but also features the letter ‘D’ in memory of Doug Hicks, a St. Marys resident who also shared a love for the game.
"This is a special occasion in history, and the Town is proud to support and cheer for a local Canadian team," said Mayor Al Strathdee. "It's great to unite and show our Strong As Stone spirit."
To kick off the world series, The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and the St. Marys Junior Lincolns will both be hosting live watch parties on October 24.
The Lincolns watch party will run during their Pink in the Rink game as they host the Strathroy Rockets at 7:30. Game 1 will air in St. Marys Landscaping Blue Line Club, with free snacks and a free Broken Rail Brewing Lincoln Lager for those still in attendance if the Jays win.
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame will also host a watch party with Game 1 airing on the big screen as fans can take in the action surrounded by memorabilia from the last time Toronto won. There will be non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and snacks available for purchase during the game and prizes available. Doors open at 6:30, and tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
