Traveling FIFA soccer ball photo op & Free FIFA watch parties in Broward
Sports fans around the globe are enthusiastic about the FIFA world soccer tournament. With an international roster of teams poised for matches in June and July in different parts of the world, some venues in Broward are offering watch parties.
For a whimsical photo op, a 10-foot 400-pound replica of a FIFA soccer ball is positioned at different venues for photo ops.
Here are some of the watch parties in Broward
Sunrise
Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise
Prior to the matches, the events are featuring food trucks, games and inflatables. Register online for free tickets.
Matches are:
- 9 p.m. June 12. USA vs. Paraguay
- 7:30 p.m. June 27. Colombia vs. Portugal
- 5 p.m. July 11
- 3 p.m. July 19
Plantation Walk
FIFA watch parties
- 9 p.m. June 16
- 9 p.m. June 18
- 9 p.m. June 21
- 9 p.m. June 24
- 10 p.m. June 25
- 8 p.m. July 1
- 9:30 p.m. July 3
- 8 p.m. July 5
Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324. For events, pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are usually not permitted.
Hollywood
FIFA watch event in Hollywood is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27 with matches broadcast in a fenced zone outdoors on Hollywood Boulevard between 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue. The event includes food trucks, live entertainment, and vendors.
- 5 p.m. June 27 England & Panama
- 7:30 p.m. June 27 Colombia & Portugal
- 9:30 p.m. entertainment featuring Los Wizzards and AleMor
Kids younger than 18 need to be with a parent or guardian.
Parking
$10-$15 parking fee 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- University Station Garage at 2031 Polk St.
- Radius Garage at 251 N. 19th Ave.
- Van Buren Garage at 251 S. 20th Ave.
- Taylor Street Surface Parking Lot at 1810 Taylor St.
Other parking and transportation
- Free parking at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard
- Free Sun Shuttle service between City Hall and Downtown from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Free Holly-Go Shuttle between City Hall and Downtown until 5:00 p.m.
Miramar
The FIFA soccer watch events in Miramar feature the inflatables, food vendors and music. Tickets are free, and need to be reserved on the event website. Fees apply for parking.
The watch parties in the park amphitheater include
- 3 p.m. June 19 United States v. Australia
- 6 p.m. June 19 Scotland v. Morocco
- 8:30 p.m. June 19 Brazil v. Haiti
- 5 p.m. June 27 Panama v. England
- 7:30 p.m. June 27 Colombia v. Portugal
- 10 p.m. June 27 Jordan v. Argentina
- 4 p.m. July 5
- 5 p.m July 11
- 5 p.m. July 18
- 3 p.m July 19
The events are at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33027. The parking fee is $10 online and $15 at the event.
Soccer ball photo ops
Information about the travelling soccer ball is online. These are some of the places it will appear:
- Saturday, June 20. Youth Soccer Clinic, 9:30 a.m. Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill.
- Saturday, June 27. Watch Party at 5:30pm, Amerant Bank Arena Plaza, Sunrise.
- Wednesday-Thursday, July 1-2. Soccer Ball Activation/Watch Party, West Park City Hall.
- Thursday-Monday, July 2-6. Fourth of July festivities at Miramar Regional Park.
- Saturday, July 11. Watch Party festivities start at 3 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena Plaza, Sunrise.
- Sunday, July 19. Watch Party festivities start at 1 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena Plaza, Sunrise.
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