Community Gathers for Free FIFA World Cup Watch Party as USA Takes on Belgium
WHO:
WFTV - The City of Mount Dora is hosting the event.
Evanston RoundTable - Northwestern University and Evanston Parks & Recreation are involved in the watch party.
WHAT:
Chicago Tribune - Two more free World Cup viewing parties are planned at RiverEdge Park in Aurora for the Mexico-England match on July 5 and the U.S.-Belgium match on July 6.
Chicago Tribune - More than 7,500 people attended the viewing party for the Mexico vs. Ecuador match on June 30, and hundreds attended the U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina game on July 1.
Chicago Tribune - RiverEdge Park will also host a free watch party for the World Cup final on July 19, with gates opening at noon and kickoff at 2 p.m.
WFTV - A free watch party is being held for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Team USA and Belgium.
Evanston RoundTable - The event is the third World Cup watch party of the summer.
WHERE:
WFTV - The watch party is located at Sunset Park, 230 W. Fourth Ave, Mount Dora, Florida.
Evanston RoundTable - The event will take place at the turf fields at the Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston.
WHEN:
WFTV - The match kicks off at 8 p.m.
Evanston RoundTable - The watch party starts at 7 p.m.
WHY:
WFTV - The event aims to provide a communal space for fans to cheer on Team USA as they seek to advance to the quarterfinals.
Evanston RoundTable - The community is invited to celebrate one of the world’s biggest sporting events together.
HOW:
Chicago Tribune - During each viewing party at RiverEdge Park, beverage pavilions will be open, offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, and food trucks will be available. Visitors can bring their own food and water in coolers no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches.
WFTV - Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, explore downtown Mount Dora, and bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Evanston RoundTable - Food and beverages will be available for sale, and free popcorn will be provided by Northwestern while supplies last.
RiverEdge Park in Aurora is gearing up for two more free World Cup viewing parties, with the Mexico-England match on July 5 and the U.S.-Belgium match on July 6, following a successful turnout of over 7,500 attendees for the Mexico vs. Ecuador match and hundreds for the U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina game. Guests can enjoy beverage pavilions and food trucks during the events, and they are welcome to bring their own food and water in small coolers. Additionally, a free watch party for the World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, with gates opening at noon and kickoff at 2 p.m.