The celebration continues: Blue Bombers fans gather for social, and a chance to see Grey Cup

Hundreds of fans come out to RBC Convention Centre for social featuring Bomber players, alumni

Image | Ken Burns enjoying the social

Caption: Ken Burns has dressed like a viking for Bombers games for over a decade. He was at Friday night's Grey Cup championship social hosted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (Gary Solilak/CBC)

Hundreds of Blue Bomber fans packed into the RBC Convention Centre Friday night to celebrate, and for a chance to get up close and personal with the Grey Cup.
They were there for a social organized by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to celebrate their 33-12 Grey Cup victory over the favoured Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Sunday that ended the CFL club's 28-season championship drought.
It was also a chance for fans to be able to meet players and alumni from their favourite CFL team.

Image | fans with the Grey Cup

Caption: Fans got a chance to touch and take photos with the Grey Cup during a Grey Cup championship social hosted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Friday night. (Gary Solilak/CBC)

Image | A happy bombers fan

Caption: A happy Bombers fan celebrates his team's Grey Cup victory in style. (Gary Solilak/CBC)

Some dressed for the occasion, like Kevin Slobogian, who came dressed as Chris Streveler.

Image | Kevin Slobogian having some fun

Caption: Kevin Slobogian having some fun at Friday night's social while dressed a Bomber player Chris Streveler. (Gary Solilak/CBC)

Ken Burns has been dressing up for Blue Bombers games since 2006. On Friday night, he said he was "ecstatic" the Grey Cup victory.

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Caption: Ken Burns said he had a good feeling the Bombers would capture the Grey Cup this year. (Gary Soliak/CBC)

Dancing Gabe aka Gabriel Langois brought his signature moves to the dance floor.

Image | Dancing Gabe

Caption: Local legend Dancing Gabe aka Gabriel Langois busts out some moves at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers social. (Gary Solilak/CBC)

David Milligan's turntable hat featured Andrew Harris when he wore it to the Grey Cup in Calgary. For the Bomber Social; Milligan added the tiger cat being straight-armed by Harris.

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Caption: David Milligan shows off his signature Bomber-themed turntable hat. (Gary Solilak/CBC)

Cliff Anderson has been a Bomber fan since he was a kid.
"With everything that's happening in this city, this is probably what we needed. Just have everybody get together. Camaraderie is awesome."

Image | Cliff Anderson bombers

Caption: Cliff Anderson dyed his beard blue for Friday night's social. He said it was gold during the Grey Cup game on Sunday. (Gary Soliak/CBC)