Raptors Tailgate: Jurassic Park Returns

0:00It's April 17th. Canada News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs after four long seasons away, kicking things off Saturday afternoon with Game 1 against the Cleveland. Cavaliers at 1pm. To hype the moment, they're firing up Jurassic Park and Maple Leaf Square for a massive tailgate bash right outside Scotiabank. Arena. Expect exclusive giveaways, in-square fun, special guests, alive DJ spinning tracks, and plenty more to get the crowd roaring before tip-off. Gates swing open at 11am, with on-stage action starting at 11.30am, and in all wraps at halftime. But here's the catch fans, need a free mobile pass to get in. Grab through a draw on the Raptors fan access app. Entries open at 9am on game days, close at noon, and winners get notified by 1pm for up to two non-transferable spots. Not everyone's thrilled though. Some supporters are gripping about app glitches blocking their entries,

1:02missing the old days of just lining up outside. Others call it a joke, wondering why you need a raffle, just to stand and cheer in the square. Still, with the Raptors hungry for a deep run, this tailgate could spark that classic Toronto energy, grab your phone, enter the draw, and let's see if. Jurassic Park lives up to the roar once more.