The Jets are back in the playoffs, and plans for the Whiteout Street Party are now taking shape, including a $5 entry fee per person. 

Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW), True North Sports + Entertainment (TNSE), the City of Winnipeg, and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, are working together once again to put on the parties during Jets' home games through the playoffs. 

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Organizers of the parties say that the proceeds from the $5 tickets will be distributed to local organizations who are "making investments in the community through United Way Winnipeg around three key themes: addiction, homelessness, and mental health. All proceeds from Street Party ticket sales will go to agencies currently working on addressing these issues in our city. As part of this partnership, United Way Winnipeg will also assist in distributing 500 complimentary tickets for each Street Party to those they work with in the community. Fans are also encouraged to bring a tin for the bin for Winnipeg Harvest during all Street Parties."

Last year the Street Parties during the Jets run all the way to the Western Conference Finals cost nearly a total of $2.2 million to put on.

EDW's President & CEO Dayna Spriing says that the parties “are a chance for us to come together as a city and celebrate. They’re also a chance to make an impact in our community while putting a spotlight on what makes our city unique. Winnipeggers celebrate by giving back – this is what we do best.”

Game 1 will have enough space to accommodate approximately 15,000 people, with the ability to expand as needed throughout the playoffs, according to organizers. 

Kevin Donnelly of TNSE says that the organization is "excited to build on the success of last year’s Street Parties and present an even better fan experience this year. As well as creating a community to celebrate together downtown, we are especially pleased to make this bigger than hockey by driving awareness and funds to deserving organizations across the city."

The parties will begin two hours before game time for each home game unless otherwise announced. Tickets are available through TicketMaster, and any tickets not sold in advance of the event will be available for purchase at the BellMTS Place box office.