Maple Leaf Square viewing parties CANCELLED for today's playoff games

Mother nature has not cooperated with sports fans today.

Freezing rain has forced the Raptors and Maple Leafs to cancel today’s festivities at Maple Leaf Square.

Due to inclement weather conditions involving expected high winds and freezing rain, and with the safety of our fans in mind, Maple Leaf Square will be closed for both the Toronto Raptors game at 5:30 p.m. (as well as the Leafs broadcast following the conclusion of our game.)

— RaptorsMR (@RaptorsMR) April 14, 2018

It was supposed to be a busy day for fans at the outdoor viewing parties, as the Raptors playoff opener (5:30 pm start time) will likely overlap with the start of Game 2 of the Maple Leafs’ playoff game in Boston, which starts at 8 pm.

Rain outside ☔️

Whiteout inside ❄️ #WeTheNorth | #NorthOverEverything pic.twitter.com/uikzUSquMJ

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 14, 2018

See also

• 6 reasons why the Raptors deserve more respect this year
• 5 things Raptors fans should look forward to in the playoffs this year
• Raptors begin NBA playoffs this weekend (SCHEDULE)