Ottawa, Edmonton football fans brave heavy snow, wind for CFL East Final

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Ottawa’s first winter wallop did not deter 24,000 CFL fans from packing the outdoor stadium at TD Place on Sunday for the Eastern Division Final between the Ottawa Redblacks and the Edmonton Eskimos.

After cheering for three hours as winds gusting from 50 to 70 km/h made temperatures feel like -12 or colder, Ottawa fans emerged with their whistles, cowbells, Vuvuzelas and other noisemakers in hands to celebrate the Redblacks’ 35-23 victory over the Eskimos.

With winter staring him in the face, Francesco Palozzi wore four layers of clothes, three hats and two-pairs of gloves to ride his bicycle to the game.

“It’s tropical,” he said half-joking adding that, this was just the start of winter.


Francesco Palozzi came prepared: he's wearing 4 layers, 3 hats, 2 pairs of gloves… says it's tropical! Oh and he biked here
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@REDBLACKS pic.twitter.com/wnwnIdwE2L

— Susana Mas (@susanamas) November 20, 2016


Phil Cousineau, his 10-year-old son Liam, and their friend Sébastien Larocque donned their best Redblacks official team gear.

They celebrated with official team tuques and jerseys, and even a giant Redblacks flag.

“We’re huge fans,” Larocque said.


2/ Woops! Voici la photo de Liam, 10 ans, son papa @chameaubleu10 et leur ami Seb! Go @REDBLACKS Go!! #ottnews pic.twitter.com/chJQDtSTQh

— Susana Mas (@susanamas) November 20, 2016


The MacFarlanes, like other Ottawa families, showed off their Canadiana stripes and red and black plaid as they emerged from the stadium with warm drinks in hand.

“Go Redblacks!” they cheered.


The MacFarlanes are one big happy family! Go @REDBLACKS go!! #ottnews pic.twitter.com/E2KL7Mn8Qh

— Susana Mas (@susanamas) November 20, 2016


As the clock wound down, many fans began to head inside TD place for a reprieve from the cold and snow to watch the remaining minutes on giant television screens.

The heavy snow eventually turned to slush as fans emerged from the stadium after the Redblacks eastern division win.

Staff cleared the streets with shovel in hand as fans rushed to take advantage of free public transit and park-and-shuttle services following the game.

“We’ve gotta catch the bus,” Marcel and Diane said, but not before giving the home team the thumbs up.


The Ottawa @REDBLACKS win! Marcel and Diane are one happy pair… but running off to catch the bus
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#ottnews pic.twitter.com/0nD5C9rEKM

— Susana Mas (@susanamas) November 20, 2016


“On to the cup!,” Steve and Leslie said.


"On to the Cup!," Steve and Leslie say after @REDBLACKS win the eastern final! #ottnews pic.twitter.com/B0HnR8cuIQ

— Susana Mas (@susanamas) November 20, 2016

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