Parkland x Chip CGR Anniversary Dinner

OBJECTIVE:

  • Developed and executed a premium, immersive dinner experience at Toronto Indy that celebrated the partnership between Parkland’s Journie Rewards and Chip Ganassi Racing, while commemorating CGR’s 35th anniversary through a fully project-mapped storytelling experience.

EXECUTION:

  • Produced an intimate, fully branded experience at Illuminarium, transforming the venue through custom wall projections and atmospheric video content that wrapped the space in Journie visuals.

SCOPE INCLUDED:

Full event production & branded environment execution

  • Immersive projection design & venue transformation
    Guest experience management for 50 VIP attendees
    Curated dinner with elevated tablescapes and florals aligned to Journie’s visual identity
    Moderated panel discussion hosted by David Fairbanks featuring:

    ⟢ Kyffin Simpson - Driver 

    ⟢ Chip Ganassi - Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing

    ⟢ Taylor Kiel - strategist

  • Live DJ to maintain energy throughout the evening

  • Custom IndyCar-inspired dessert moment

  • Premium gifting suite featuring branded apparel and Ray-Bans

RESULTS:

  • 50 VIP guests including Parkland leadership, CGR representatives, and key partners

  • Delivered a fully immersive, high-touch brand experience

  • Strengthened Journie–CGR partnership visibility

  • Elevated Parkland’s premium positioning through curated details

  • Increased stakeholder engagement through entertainment + education + hospitality

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Immersive projection-mapped environment with full brand integration

  • High-touch executive hospitality for key stakeholders

  • Strategic event storytelling reinforcing long-term partnership alignment