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The Toronto Blue Jays are set for their sold-out home opener Friday night as they battle the Boston Red Sox at the Rogers Centre.

There are plenty of pre-game festivities ahead of the first pitch and fans are encouraged to arrive at the ballpark early.

Here’s what you need to know about the home opener:

Rogers Centre gates open at 5 p.m.

Each fan will receive a 2015 AL East Championship rally towel

One lucky fan will be awarded a brand new 2016 Honda CR-V EX

Opening ceremonies start at 6:55 p.m.

Josh Donaldson to be presented with 2015 MVP award by George Bell

Sgt. Cindy Scott and Sgt. David Grenon from the Canadian Armed Forces will perform national anthems

Members of RCMP along with 250 Canadian Armed Forces members will carry the Canadian Flag

Game begins at 7:07 p.m. ET (Rogers Centre roof will be closed)

Starting pitchers: Blue Jays – Marcus Stroman, Red Sox – Joe Kelly

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Capping off this @HondaCanada Opening Weekend w/ the 2015 AL East Champs pennant for the first 20K fans on Sunday! pic.twitter.com/8LkpmnJqTJ — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 7, 2016