Events
BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
World Cup events
May
June
Countdown to the Cup The event is a 5K and community fun run, which is set to happen at The Sound At Cypress Waters. The family- friendly event is hosted with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee and is a way to celebrate the biggest sporting event coming to North Texas, according to the event website. All participants will receive an official race shirt, finisher medal and entry into either the live or virtual 5K event. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. • May 30, 7:30-11 a.m. • $60 adult entry, $30 youth entry • 3111 Olympus Blvd., Dallas • www.countdowntothecup5k.com
June
FC Dallas Soccer Celebration The event will be a multi-week community fan experience that will transform Simpson Plaza, in front of Frisco City Hall, into a fan zone for the duration of the tournament. Every World Cup match will be shown at the celebration with a festival-style atmosphere. The experience will include unique watch-party pods, large viewing screens, interactive activations, live music on a central stage, retail specials, and a curated lineup of local food and beverage options for 39 days. Additional details including full event schedules, entertainment lineups, hours of operation, and special programming for key match days will be released in the coming months. • June 11-July 19 • Free • 6094 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco • www.fcdallas.com
FIFA Fan Festival Dallas Fair Park will be turned into a 1 million-square-foot celebration zone with live broadcasts, concerts, games, food and culture for the duration of the tournament though more details on hours have not yet been released. The pavilion will feature live
performances and matches being aired. Vendors will be present along with a mini-pitch and skills zone. • June 11-July 19, times vary • Free • 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas • www.dallasfwc26.com/our-venues/fan-festival
World Cup live. During the event, visitors can enjoy craft beer, local atmosphere and more. Tupps will act as the official McKinney destination for World Cup viewing.
watch party for the Mexico versus South Africa game. Attendees should bring a lawn chair. Concessions, vendors and lawn games will also be available.
• June 11-July 19 • Free (admission) • 402 Louisiana St., McKinney • www.visitmckinney.com/sports/soccer
• June 11, 1-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1680 W. Exchange Parkway, Allen • https://events.allentx.gov This list is not comprehensive.
McKinney Summer of Soccer Tupps Brewery will show every single match of the
Allen World Cup watch party The Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center is hosting a
“MIX IT UP” APRIL JUNE MAY SPECIAL SHOW *DOWNTOWN* W. SAN ANTONIO ST. MONSAT | SUN “LET’S PAINT!” WITH AWARD WINNING ARTIST PAUL JACKSON MAY AM : PM EACH DAY MAY WORKSHOP
PLACES TO STAY: VISITNBTX.COM
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