Winnipeg Whiteout street parties return for Jets playoff games

The streets of Winnipeg will soon be turning white Winnipeg Airplanes Enter the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Winnipeg Whiteout Street Parties will officially return to every Jets home playoff game at the Canada Life Centre.

Street parties will again be held on Donald Street between Portage Avenue and the Honorable Dale Haverchuk Road (Graham Avenue) adjacent to the downtown arena. Party gates open two hours before puck drop to accommodate nearly 5,000 fans.

“Our fans have made street parties part of the Winnipeg Whiteout legacy. We are excited to once again contribute to providing fans with a community gathering place to share their passion and excitement for our Winnipeg Jets and celebrate their pride in our city.” Kevin Donnellysenior vice president, venues and entertainment at True North Sports + Entertainment.

Three big screens add energy and atmosphere to Jets games throughout the Street Party with additional entertainment, guests and DJs. Food and beverages are available for purchase from a variety of food trucks and concession stands. The Winnipeg Jets Promo Team will be on site with prizes and giveaways, and fans can pick up Whiteout merchandise at the Jets Gear booth.

Whiteout Street Parties will be ticketed events with $5 of every $10 ticket reinvested back into the community through United Way Winnipeg, an agency whose work supports those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues in our city. Proceeds from the 2019 and 2023 Winnipeg Whitetown Street Parties raised more than $212,000 for community agencies including N'Dinawemak – Place of Our Kin, Main Street Project, Velma House, Astum Api Niikinaahk and Bruce Oak Recovery Centre.

The Manitoba government will contribute $75,000 per playoff round to support the sides, and Economic Development Winnipeg will contribute $50,000.

A site map and more information about Winnipeg's Whiteout Street Parties can be found at wpgwhiteoutstreetparty.ca.