World Cup fever is spreading in Burlington, Massachusetts, ahead of Team USA’s first match next Friday.It was a mellow mood on The Green on 3rd Avenue Thursday night, but they’re planning a big celebration to cheer on the home country.”We love watching soccer, and it’s exciting,” said Melanie Cote of Waltham.Dubbed “Watch the World,” the party was a collaboration between the town and local businesses like Tony C’s.”And really using this amazing global event, sporting event, but then experiencing it on a local level — with your businesses, with the high school soccer team, with the library,” said Melisa Tintocalis, Burlington’s director of economic development.The party even has its own website: bringmetoburlington.com.Similarly, Common Craft at the Burlington Mall will host a huge watch party on June 26, when France plays Norway.There will be contests, activities, as well as giveaways.Staff members at both Common Craft and Tony C’s predict a packed house.”It’s electric on those nights — you truly feel like you’re at the game because the whole crowd is cheering all at once — it’s really fun to watch,” said Becca Fowler.”Soccer families seem to be tight-knit, and they really enjoy the culture,” said Emma Lorusso. “I think you’ll see a lot more families for this event than you normally would.”
World Cup fever is spreading in Burlington, Massachusetts, ahead of Team USA’s first match next Friday.
It was a mellow mood on The Green on 3rd Avenue Thursday night, but they’re planning a big celebration to cheer on the home country.
“We love watching soccer, and it’s exciting,” said Melanie Cote of Waltham.
Dubbed “Watch the World,” the party was a collaboration between the town and local businesses like Tony C’s.
“And really using this amazing global event, sporting event, but then experiencing it on a local level — with your businesses, with the high school soccer team, with the library,” said Melisa Tintocalis, Burlington’s director of economic development.
The party even has its own website: bringmetoburlington.com.
Similarly, Common Craft at the Burlington Mall will host a huge watch party on June 26, when France plays Norway.
There will be contests, activities, as well as giveaways.
Staff members at both Common Craft and Tony C’s predict a packed house.
“It’s electric on those nights — you truly feel like you’re at the game because the whole crowd is cheering all at once — it’s really fun to watch,” said Becca Fowler.
“Soccer families seem to be tight-knit, and they really enjoy the culture,” said Emma Lorusso. “I think you’ll see a lot more families for this event than you normally would.”
