Soccer fan? Then you can’t miss this block party to enjoy the 2010 FIFA World Cup Title Match between the Netherlands and Spain and show your support to the city efforts to host FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
ABC and Univision, both plan to include Miami’s block party celebration as a part of their national coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup from South Africa. The Block Party, will feature pre-game, halftime and post-game entertainment to celebrate the 2010 Title Match and highlight the USA and Miami bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
“We need everyone in Miami to come out and be a part of this celebration,” said Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chairman of the Miami-Dade Sports Commission and the Miami / Host City Bid Committee, “we will have the eyes of the world on us, so let’s show everyone the passion we have for the FIFA World Cup.”
Come to watch the game and enjoy a free concert featuring Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta, international recording artist Nuriya, Miami-based fusion band Suenalo, DJ Cedric Gervais, and 10-year-old prodigy Ethan Bortnick, plus some surprise appearances. Besides you can have great food and drinks, and continue to build the momentum for Miami’s own World Cup Bid effort. The block party will also provide an opportunity for fans to sign the petition supporting the Miami bid and sign up to become a part of the South Florida Soccer Coalition.
“This event will be a wonderful opportunity for our City to showcase the efforts of Miami’s World Cup Bid,” added Mayor Tomas Regalado, “We would be honored to host the FIFA World Cup(tm) in 2018 or 2022 and the block party will give the world a preview of what our great City is capable of.”
The Block Party will begin at 12 noon on Sunday, July 11, on South Miami Avenue in front of Segafredo Brickell (1421 South Miami Avenue)
By the way, parking is limited so it’s better to take public transportation. Take the Metromover to the Financial District (aka “World Cup”) Station for the best access to the event. For more information on County transportation, please visit Miami-Dade transit.
For more information on the watch parties or Miami’s bid, please call (305) 818-7188 or visit Miami Sport
To sign the online petition to support Miami’s bid or to learn more about the USA’s World Cup bid, visit go USA bid
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