Watch 'The Tragically Hip A National Celebration' live on the waterfront

The countdown is on...

Hip Fans waiting to see the band's 'National Celebration'concert will have their chance on August 20.

"We're excited to have this event," said Ash Young, the city's events supervisor. "It's an historical moment for Canada, and something we've got to jump on, and we're pumped about it."

The free show will be set up much like Thunder Bay's regular summer movie nights in the park, he said, but with one big difference. A special "high-end" projector is being brought in from Winnipeg to broadcast the Hip show in the best possible quality, even before sunset.

"This is going to be a big day for the city, and the region," said CBC Thunder Bay executive producer Michael Dick. "The Tragically Hip are about as Canadian as you get, and people in Thunder Bay often miss these big concerts, but I think this is a great way to bring the concert to Thunder Bay."

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What do I need to know?

• The event is free.
• The concert starts at 8:30 p.m. sharp!
• Bring a lawn chair. We're expecting an enormous turnout.
• Food trucks will be there to keep you in good spirits.

Live!

For event updates follow #CBCTheHip on Twitter. CBC Thunder Bay will be tweeting concert photos and a live feed from the waterfront that evening.