Mayor Michelle Wu announces upcoming World Cup Watch Parties
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a continuing slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup matches, giving residents across Boston’s neighborhoods an opportunity to celebrate the tournament together.
“Boston is a city of champions, and that spirit has been on full display throughout this World Cup,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As matches continue throughout July, we’re creating more free opportunities for fans to gather, cheer on their teams, and build community. We’re grateful to all of our partners across the City for helping us to create safe, welcoming, and exciting spaces to enjoy the knockout matches with family and friends.”
The next upcoming event will be a Quarter Final match on Thursday, July 9, hosted at Christopher Columbus Park at 4 p.m. No registration is required for this city-sponsored event.
There will also be watch parties for the remaining matches of the tournament, but locations will be announced at a later date. These upcoming viewings include the Semi Final matches on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. and Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m., the Third Place Match on Saturday, July 18 at 5 p.m., and the Final Match on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m.
Residents and visitors are also encouraged to support local businesses during the tournament. For the latest updates and details on the city’s watch parties, visit www.boston.gov/watchparties.
LOCAL BAND TO HOST FREE ‘FOREST FEST 3’ AT INGLESIDE PARK
The local band State of Nature, formed by Winthrop natives, is bringing the third annual Forest Fest to Ingleside Park, in Winthrop, this Saturday. Following the success of the past two years, organizers have expanded the event to a larger space to welcome the entire community, inviting neighbors from Winthrop, East Boston, and Revere to join in the festivities.
The free, one-day celebration of local music will run from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy performances by six different bands from across New England. Along with live entertainment, the family-friendly event will feature snacks, yard games, and arts and crafts.
Driven entirely by musicians and community members with a passion for the local scene, Forest Fest 3 is a grassroots event operating with zero corporate sponsors. Residents from across the surrounding neighborhoods are encouraged to come out and enjoy a free day of fun in the sun.