It was a nation-wide, historic event, and Brampton and Mississauga residents gathered in three spots last night to watch what is expected to be the final concert by The Tragically Hip.

The CBC’s broadcast of the Hip’s Kingston concert was shown on big screens in Garden Square, Streetsville Village Square, and at Shore Grill & Grotto in Port Credit, to the delight of the crowds that gathered to watch.

While some chose to watch the concert at home, many flocked to the public screenings to socialize with fellow Hip fans.

The sold-out concert took place in The Tragically Hip’s hometown and it’s the final stop on the band’s farewell tour. Earlier this year, the Hip’s lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.