The Minnesota Wild today announced a free watch party outside Grand Casino Arena for Game 3 of its Second Round series with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, May 9.
The watch party will take place on West 7th Street between West Kellogg Boulevard and West 5th Street, directly adjacent to Gates 2 and 3 outside Grand Casino Arena. The event is open to the public and will begin at 5 p.m. CT, running through the conclusion of the game. Fans are invited to gather and cheer on the Wild in a high-energy, community atmosphere just steps from the arena. A ticket is not required to enter the free event, and capacity is on a first-come, first-served basis. All fans will be required to pass through security screening to enter.
Pregame festivities will feature live programming from the Wild on 7th podcast, a Red Bull DJ set, a drum line performance, and more to build excitement ahead of puck drop at 8 p.m. CT., when the live game broadcast on TNT, truTV and HBO Max will be shown on a large video screen. Food and beverage will be offered on site, with all transactions being card-only. Alcohol purchases will require valid identification.
Additional details, updates and FAQ’s can be found on the official event page.
Fans attending both the game and the outdoor watch party are encouraged to account for road closures in St. Paul and the surrounding areas. Please note the following traffic impacts ahead of Saturday:
• Westbound lanes of Shepard Road will be closed from Jackson St. to Eagle Parkway
• Jackson St. will be closed from Kellogg Blvd. to Shepard Road for outbound downtown traffic
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes. The city of Saint Paul will be updating closures in Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze to help guide your trip.
(info courtesy of Wild)
