Watch Party to Celebrate Fred VanVleet’s NBA Championship Quest

Monday (6/10) night, Rockford's City Market Pavilion hosts an NBA Finals Game 5, jumbo screen watch party. Come cheer on Fred and the Toronto Raptors.

What a night Monday could be. Auburn High School's Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors have a 3 games to 1 lead over the Golden State Warriors, in the NBA Finals. If they win Monday night, the Raptors will have won their first championship in the history of the franchise.

Just outside the Raptor's arena is an area fans come to watch the games on jumbo screens and cheer their team on. That area is called Jurassic Park. On Monday night, the space we know as City Market, becomes know as Jurassic Park RKFD.

"There's a lot of buzz and excitement around town about the finals. As he has done since his days at Auburn, Fred continues to make Rockford proud. We invite everyone to attend and help us celebrate Fred’s amazing run in the NBA championship games,” said RACVB President/CEO John Groh. “We are cheering for Fred, for the Toronto Raptors and for Rockford!”

Here are the watch party details for Monday night:

• City Market Pavilion 116 N. Madison St., RKFD
• Gates open at 6 p.m.
• All ages are welcome.
• Party will begin with game footage of Rockford native and NBA star Fred VanVleet
• Live music
• Food and beverage trucks
• FVV Shop Pop-Up Store with signage for photo opportunities.
• Arrive before 7:30 p.m. for the Pre-Game Show in order to enjoy the live broadcast of the NBA Finals on the big screen for 8 p.m. game time.

For more details, the the event's Facebook page.