Leadership Gifts Reception 2023 Logistics and Information
We strongly encourage you to come right before 7pm to avoid any long lines through security. There will be amazing food, drinks and entertainment, provided only to VIPs like you.
If you have not received confirmation of, and a receipt for, your tickets, please check your junk mail. You should have received an email from Showpass via no-reply@showpass.com. If you cannot find it, please reach out immediately to Regina Shimov at rshimov@cjpac.ca or at 416-929-9552 x 224. Guests will not be admitted if the name on their ticket does not match their ID.
GETTING THERE
The Grand Bizarre is located at 15 Saskatchewan Rd., Exhibition Place and is accessible by car and public transportation.
Venue Entry:
Entry to LGR is off of Princes’ Blvd across from the Press Building close to the large water fountain. You will see signs along Saskatchewan Rd. and Princes’ Blvd that will direct you to the entrance. The line up to enter will be as outlined in the yellow line below.
Public Transit:
You can get to the Grand Bizarre on the 29 Dufferin bus and get out at the Saskatchewan Rd. stop.
Parking
Several parking lots are available in and around Exhibition Place.
SECURITY & CHECK-IN:
For the safety and comfort of all our guests, there will be metal detectors at the entrance. We will do our best to check everyone in as quickly as possible. Bring an umbrella if rain is expected and pack your patience while we check everyone’s bags.
Once through security, we will need to see the QR Code on your LGR ticket along with valid government photo identification. For security reasons, the names on the tickets must match the names of the attendees.
If you need to change the names on your tickets, please contact Regina at rshimov@cjpac.ca or 416-929-9552 x 224.
A complimentary bag check will be available to leave your work bag, etc. inside security, so you do not need to carry it with you into the party.
Security will be checking all items and bags, including computer bags and purses, at the entrance.
THE PARTY:
Doors open for LGR at 7pm.
There will be an open bar with cocktails and mocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts and live entertainment. Your ticket also includes attendance at the ACTION Party at 8pm.
We will be posting to social media throughout the evening; please be sure to check us out and post yourself using our handle @CJPAC and the hashtag #ACTION23.
Suggested dress code is cocktail or business attire.
HEADING HOME
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
Uber is offering a special code for the ACTION Party: CJPACACTIONPARTY2023.
This will only be available on June 8, 2023 between 8pm-3am. Quantities are limited while supplies last. It cannot be combined with other offers. It’s one-time use only and is non-transferable.
Use the discount to receive 50% off, up to a maximum of $10 off the ride for one (1) UberX, XL, Green or Share trip that begins at Grand Bizarre at 15 Saskatchewan Rd. in Toronto. Must apply the promo code in the Wallet section of the Uber app prior to requesting the ride from Grand Bizarre.
Discount does not apply to tips. Offer and terms subject to change.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Though public health guidelines no longer require guests to wear masks, if you feel more comfortable wearing one, you’re welcome to. We expect all guests to be considerate of the choice others make to wear a mask or not. However, if you’re at high risk of getting very sick from COVID, please consider wearing a mask. Furthermore, we encourage anyone who feels symptomatic to stay home.
Please note that by attending LGR and ACTION you are agreeing to abide by CJPAC’s Code of Conduct, which is as follows:
We strive to have a fun and exciting event that provides a safe and inclusive environment for all guests and participants. Therefore, we ask all to conduct themselves respectfully and treat one another in a courteous and considerate manner. That means full inclusion regardless of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, position or political affiliation. We will not tolerate discrimination, hate, harassment, violence or any unsafe, offensive behaviour. We ask all guests and participants, if they are consuming alcohol, to do so responsibly. Failure to abide by this Code may result in ejection from the event.