The Party Particulars

McNally Robinson Booksellers and Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Present

HARRY POTTER PARTY IN THE PARK

SATURDAY, JULY 30th

Join us at the party from 9:00 pm until the midnight witching hour book distribution.

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1. Platform 9¾: Mainstage | 2. The Three Broomsticks: Food by Prairie Ink | 3. Defence Against the Dark Arts: Arts & Crafts | 4. Diagon Alley: Merchandise | 5. Care of Magical Creatures: Live animals from Prairie Wildlife | 6. Book pick-up at midnight | 7. Moving Portraits: Have your portrait drawn or take a selfie | 8. Divination: Fortune Telling | 9. Tri-Wizard Games: 18+ & pre-registration required | 10. Free the House Elves: Throw Socks to free house elves | 11. Astronomy Tower: Stargazing with telescopes | 12. Quidditch Pitch: Learn quidditch | 13, 14 & 15. Kreacher Komforts, Public Washrooms, and Weasley Clock | 16. Honeydukes: Birthday cake for Harry | What Else to Know & What To Bring

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STUPEFYING STUNNERS IN KING'S CROSS STATION

Join Wizard of Ceremonies John Toews as he leads the live on-stage Lyric Theatre entertainment at PLATFORM 9¾. Entertainment TBA, but rest assured we will have a wonderful variety of performers.

As the evening winds down, a dramatic reading of the epilogue from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows will be performed as the perfect lead into the midnight witching hour book release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two.

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THE THREE BROOMSTICKS

Whet your whistle at Madame Rosmerta’s legendary THREE BROOMSTICKS! Drop by for cool, tasty drink, or if you’re feeling peckish, sample one of the Great Feast menu selections from this Hogsmeade watering hole, thanks to the efforts of Prairie Ink Restaurant. Please note this is a family-friendly event with an entirely family-friendly menu.

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DRACO DORMIENS NUNQUAN TITILLANDUS: NEVER TICKLE A SLEEPING DRAGON

Gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid’s penchant for dragons is no secret at Hogwarts! After releasing his dear companion Norbert(a) to the wilds of Romania, Hagrid is on the lookout for a new draconian pal. While visiting the DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS classroom, help Hagrid construct a Norwegian Ridgeback out of bewitched craft supplies.

In this tent you'll also find Headmistress Minerva McGonagall’s Transfiguration class, where you can learn the secrets of the animagi by crafting animal masks. Show your school spirit by making Hogwarts House medallions, or practice your parseltongue by conjuring your very own snake. As well, you can help decorate our pet dragon and vote on a name for the creature! Submit a name suggestion online by July 25th for consideration.

Professor Ludicrous Loquacious and his teaching assistant Madame MacQuibbler make a return visit to Assiniboine Park to challenge students to Wizard Trivia.

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ROAM THE COBBLESTONE STREETS OF DIAGON ALLEY

Stroll through the shops of DIAGON ALLEY! Explore the sights and sounds of the wizarding world’s top shopping destination. Chocolate frogs, wands, and the four Hogwarts House medallions made by local proprietor Mordens' Magical Chocolates will be available with the classic favourite Bertie Botts' Every Flavour Beans. Madame Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, Flourish & Blotts, Eeylops Owl Emporium, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes will be wellstocked with wares for every age. Muggles and wizards are well-advised to bring cash for speedier service.

Step into Gringott’s Bank for a last-minute opportunity to get your voucher for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two. Goblins strongly recommend you purchase your voucher in advance at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Only vouchers will be accepted at the witching hour midnight release.

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FILCH SAYS FOREST IS FORBIDDEN

Students beware! Argus Filch would like to remind all that the Forbidden Forest is strictly off-limits — so visit only if you dare. Dragon keepers are on staff to ensure that no stray acromantulas, dragons, or hippogriffs escape into the CARE OF MAGICAL CREATURES classroom. Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation experts will be on hand with live owls, snakes, and skull antiquities to educate pupils on the habitat and handling of these magical creatures.

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THE WITCHING HOUR

At midnight (12:00 AM on July 31st), we will be releasing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two.

To claim your copy at midnight, you must present a voucher. These vouchers are available for purchase now at our Grant Park bookstore, and will be available at the Diagon Alley pavilion during the party. For simplicity and ease of mind, we strongly urge you to visit us at the bookstore and purchase your voucher before coming to the party.

As you can see on the map, the midnight book pick-up area will be located near the footbridge over the Assiniboine River (which leads to Portage Avenue). Thus, once you have received your book after midnight, you can easily apparate away from the party via the many park paths that converge in this area.

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UNVEILING THE LIKENESS

Have your likeness sketched by Quibbler heir-apparent and artist extraordinaire Luna Lovegood. While you’re here, snap a selfie at the PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO to share with your magical friends, using the hashtag #PotterPartyWPG.

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UNFOGGING THE FUTURE

Gaze into Professor Sybill Trelawney’s crystal ball or see your future in her tarot cards, predicting prophecies and newfound powers in the DIVINATION tower. Those duly licensed by the Ministry of Magical Transportation are encouraged to apparate here early on in the evening.

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WIZARDLY TRAVEL WARNINGS

Unfortunately, due to defensive enchantments you cannot enter Assiniboine Park via the Floo Network, Portkeys, apparition, or even by broomstick. However, there are plenty of non-magical ways to get to the party. In particular, we suggest active or public transportation.

BY VEHICLE — At 7:00 PM, most road entrances to Assiniboine Park will be closed to facilitate vehicular traffic and parking within the park. The only entrance that will be open to vehicles after 7 PM is along Conservatory Drive, at the intersection of Shaftesbury Blvd and Corydon Ave. Security will be on hand to direct traffic inside the park. Satellite parking will also be available at St. Paul’s High School and Shaftesbury High School, both of which are located near the CMU on Grant Avenue, a short walk from the park.

BY PUBLIC TRANSIT — Assiniboine Park can be reached by several major bus routes that run along Corydon Avenue as well as Portage Avenue (which you can reach by a footbridge crossing the Assiniboine River). Winnipeg Transit's exceptionally — Assiniboine Park can be reached by several major bus routes that run along Corydon Avenue as well as Portage Avenue (which you can reach by a footbridge crossing the Assiniboine River). Winnipeg Transit's exceptionally helpful Navigo tool can help you plan your entire route. An important thing to keep in mind is that, assuming you stay to claim your copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, your return trip will take place after midnight, so be sure to check your bus route runs late enough to get you home.

BY BIKE — There are already many places to securely stash your bike within Assiniboine Park, but just for the party we will be bringing in an additional 1000 bike racks for public use. They will located near the Duck Pond, very close to the party grounds, and will be available first-come-first-serve. There will not be a valet service, however security will be watching over the racks. Regardless, please do not leave valuables with your bike. Be sure to bring your own lock, as well as safety lights and reflectors for your ride home.

BY FOOT — If you happen to live within comfortable walking distance of Assiniboine Park, please consider coming to the party by foot. Best if you travel in groups — you can make it a party on the way to the party!

No matter how you plan on getting to the park, keep in mind it will be full night when you leave the party. So if you come by bus, bike, or on foot, please keep proper nighttime safety in mind for your way home.

For a vehicle access map to the party, see here. Or for a detailed map of Assiniboine Park, see here.

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DEADLINE ANNOUNCED FOR TRI-WIZARDING TOURNAMENT

Eternal glory awaits competitors in the TRI-WIZARD TOURNAMENT! Teams of three are invited to enter their names into the Goblet of Fire for a chance to participate in this three-task event. Search for dragon eggs, scour the Black Lake and conquer the maze obstacle course. Harry Potter made it through, can you?

Entrants must submit their team’s application in advance by July 20th online, on this page, to be considered for selection. An Age Line Spell has been cast, so only those eighteen years or older may enter. ID will be required for on-site approval. Teams selected for the competition are asked to be at the tournament site 20 minutes prior to their start time.

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PITCHING THE WAY TO FREEDOM

Did you know that house elves work tirelessly around the clock for absolutely no pay? You — and your socks — can help change this. Throw a sock into the FREE THE HOUSE ELVES BEANBAG TOSS to combat injustice and liberate our magical friends. This message has been brought to you by S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare).

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CONSTELLATION CURRICULUM CHALLENGES MUGGLES

Is your knowledge of the cosmos worthy of an O.W.L. or a N.E.W.T? Visit the ASTRONOMY TOWER, where Professor Stellar Astronimus will be happy to lecture on the galaxies, planets, and constellations. Gaze into his telescopes and use his instruments of observation to see the stars up close.

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HOGWARTS PITCH SCENE OF CUNNING QUIDDITCH COMPETITORS

Do you have what it takes to be the next Viktor Krum? Learn the ins and outs of the wizarding world’s favourite sport with the Winnipeg Whomping Willows. Perfect your Quidditch techniques by participating in drills and demos. Pass the quaffle, beat a bludger, and maybe even catch the golden snitch — a participatory event for all ages.

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KREACHER KOMFORTS

Start your Potter Party experience with a family selfie at the Weasley Clock located outside Kreature Komforts. The Clock is also the designated site for lost children.

Nurse Pomfrey and St. John Ambulance First Aid will be on site to administer magical care to those suffering from mild maladies.

The Ministry of Magic is proud to partner with the Winnipeg Folk Festival Protection and Wellness Team and ESM Emergency Security Management Solutions who are cooperatively tasked with ensuring safety and security. A cautionary note that cell service may be compromised during the event due to anticipated large crowds.

Attendees with questions at the event should keep one eye open for personnel with Ask Me? identification.

Public washrooms will be located in two places within the party area, as well as a short distance away on the other side of the Dock Pond.

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DROOL WORTHY SWEETS SHOPPE OPENS AT LYRIC FIELD

The ever-popular HONEYDUKES is overjoyed to announce the opening of a new cash-only location in Winnipeg’s Lyric Field. A long-standing establishment in Hogsmeade, this new location will be well-stocked to celebrate the birthday of The Boy Who Lived. Prairie Ink Chef de Patissiere Ambrosius Flume and his dear wife, Celeste Flume, are whipping up a scrumptious birthday cake that’s bound to be better than anything Hagrid would make (but don’t tell him we said that).

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WHAT ELSE TO KNOW & WHAT TO BRING

• Flashlight

• Camera or phone

• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two voucher if you wish for a copy of the book at midnight

• Blanket or low-backed lawn chair

• Bug Spray

• Knuts and galleons (cash), as there is no ATM on-site

• There is no admission fee to the party, and all activities are free! You only need to pay for merchandise, food, and drink.

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