Many Toronto Blue Jays fans have waited three decades to be on the edge World Series title the team will end up in on Friday night.
At approximately 8 p.m., the Jays will face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Center for Game 6, knowing that a win would clinch the series for them and cause celebratory pandemonium throughout Toronto.
The Jays have dispatched the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners to a playoff finale in which they lead by three games to two heading into Friday's contest.
Since the game falls on a Friday night in Toronto, hundreds of thousands of people will be watching, with many planning to head downtown to the game.
Here's everything you need to know about Toronto's plans for the Blue Jays tonight.
See parties all over the city
Tickets for the game currently start at nearly $2,000 for a standing seat at the Rogers Center, and most city residents are hoping to watch the game elsewhere.
The City of Toronto is throwing a free party at Nathan Phillips Square, complete with a huge screen for fans and a DJ performing between innings. Meanwhile, Steamwhistle will have its own giant screen visible to fans in Roundhouse Park, adjacent to the Rogers Center.
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There will also be a party at Aga Khan Park in northeast Toronto, as well as at the University of Toronto's downtown campus.
The viewing party at Scotiabank Arena is already sold out and bookings for hotel rooms, restaurants and bars are set to hit record levels.
Rocco Mastrangelo Jr., co-owner of Cafe Diplomatico, said his famed restaurant is already stocked for the game, and expected a big night.
“We were very busy during the playoffs,” he said. “We're excited. We're preparing, we're stocking up, we brought extra supplies – definitely more beer – so it looks like it's already a good turnout.”
Other Toronto cities such as Mississauga, Brampton and Markham are also hosting their own watch parties.
Increase in transit services
The TTC said it was adding more subway service to cope with the rush and also delayed plans to close parts of the system for repairs.
The transit agency said it will add 10 more trains to Line 1: Yonge-University and six more trains to Line 2: Bloor-Danforth.
The TTC said it would suspend bus service downtown toward the end of the game if the Jays are determined to win, and streetcar routes are also prepared for potential detours if roads are closed.
GO Transit will also expand its service on the Kitchener, Barrie and Stouffville lines.
Meanwhile, the City of Toronto has delayed the closure of the Gardiner Expressway from Spadina Avenue to Highway 427 “to ensure safe traffic in and around the downtown area.”
Visible presence of Toronto police
Toronto Police encourage fans to expect an increased visible presence both inside and outside the Rogers Centre.
Officers warned people there would be road closures overnight and they would use public transport rather than drive.
Police said they are prepared to organize large celebrations if the Toronto Blue Jays win, and they have backup resources to maintain order in the downtown area.
Main support. Frank Barredo said they will be using a full range of units this weekend to deal with the expected crowds. This will include division officers, a mounted unit, a riot unit, as well as receiving support from Toronto police services such as the Ontario Provincial Police.
He also compared the police presence to how they handled Taylor Swift concerts.
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