Argonauts host championship rally in downtown Toronto following Grey Cup win

The Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts celebrated with their fans in downtown Toronto on Tuesday.

The Argos posted a video on social media late Monday of players carrying the cup down the stairs from their plane home in Toronto.

Today’s Grey Cup celebration was held at Maple Leaf Square, where the Boatmen marked their second CFL title in three years. The rally started at 11 a.m. and will conclude around 1 p.m.

A team spokesperson encouraged fans to arrive at Maple Leafs Square early in anticipation of crowds.

The Argos topped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41-24 to win the CFL championship on Sunday. Wide receiver Dejon Brissett of Mississauga, Ont., was named most valuable Canadian following the win, while Argonauts quarterback Nick Arbuckle was recognized as the game’s most valuable player.

The 31-year-old American was tasked with the starter’s spot after Toronto’s Chad Kelly broke his ankle in the East Division final win over the Montreal Alouettes. 

Arbuckle passed for 252 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions on Sunday. 

Both players said their individual awards said more about their team’s performance. Brissett later admitted that being named the Grey Cup’s most valuable Canadian “means everything.” 

“This is a great Canadian game. I’m proud to be Canadian,” he said.

It’s head coach Ryan Dinwiddie’s second Grey Cup championship in four years with the Argos after winning the title in 2019. Toronto hasn’t had a losing record with Dinwiddie in charge.