Even if you aren’t attending the 2016 O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala, you can still enjoy the event via social media and video streaming on standardbredcanada.ca.
How would you like to watch the 2016 O’Brien winners receive their awards live from the comfort of your own home? You’ll be able to watch all of the awards presentations live via video stream exclusively on standardbredcanada.ca this Saturday night.
The online stream will go live at approximately 9:00 - 9:15 p.m. on Saturday night, brought to you in part by Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals ~ Effective Supplements Through Science. The awards presentations are estimated to last for 60 - 90 minutes.
The streaming is being made possible by Standardbred Canada, in co-operation with Woodbine Entertainment Group, who produce the O’Brien Awards video that honours the finalists.
Standardbred Canada will also be providing live updates on the event through its social media channels. For anyone tweeting about the O’Brien Awards, please use the hashtag #obriens16
The 2016 O’Brien Awards are scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale Hotel. Canada’s harness racing champions will be announced at the Black Tie Gala which will feature a “Putting On The Ritz” theme in celebration of the 250th anniversary of horse racing in Canada and the 150th anniverary of Canada.
The O'Briens will be hosted by Ken Middleton and Jason Portuondo, with Mason Greer singing the national anthems. Love Supreme, one of Toronto’s best event bands will be taking the stage after the awards presentations and provide dance music until 1:00 a.m.
