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MIAMI'S FIFA WORLD CUP™ BLOCK PARTY TO BE SEEN BY NATIONAL TELEVISION AUDIENCE (download press release)

MIAMI (July 10, 2010) — 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, to be held on South Miami Avenue in front of Segafredo Brickell (1421 South Miami Avenue), will feature pre-game, halftime and postgame 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.”
 
The Block Party will begin at 12 noon on Sunday, July 11, and will offer a great opportunity to catch all of the exciting action of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Title Match between the Netherlands and Spain, take in a free concert, enjoy great food and drink, 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.

Taking the stage to perform during the event will include, Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta, international recording artist Nuriya, Miami-based fusion band Suenalo, DJ Cedric Gervais, and 10-year-old prodigy Ethan Bortnick. More surprise appearances are expected.   

“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™ in 2018 or 2022 and the block party will give the world a preview of what our great City is capable of.”

Those interested in attending the event are encouraged to take public transportation, as parking is limited. 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: www.miamidade.gov/transit.  

For more information on the watch parties or Miami’s bid, please call (305) 818-7188 or visit www.miamisports.org.

To sign the online petition to support Miami’s bid or to learn more about the USA’s World Cup bid, click www.gousabid.com/miami.

ABOUT MIAMI-DADE SPORTS COMMISSION
The Miami-Dade Sports Commission was created by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners in 2003, and opened for business in April of 2004. The Sports Commission promotes sports in Miami-Dade County, and works to secure sports events that will generate economic impact for the community.

For more information about the Miami-Dade Sports Commission, please visit www.MiamiSports.org.

ABOUT MIAMI/HOST CITY BID COMMITTEE
As a part of and in support of the USA Bid Committee’s effort to bring the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™ to the United States, and Miami, the Miami-Dade Sports Commission created the MIAMI Host City Bid Committee to lead the local bid efforts.  Under the leadership of the organization’s Chairman, County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, the Sports Commission assembled its own “dream team” to mirror the prestigious group selected to lead the USA Bid Committee.  Members of the committee include:

  • Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz – Chair, Miami-Dade Sports Commission and MIAMI Host City Bid Committee
  • Facundo Bacardi, Chairman of the Board, Bacardi Limited
  • Marcelo Claure, Chairman, President & CEO, Brightstar
  • Teofilo “Nene” Cubillas, Soccer Legend
  • Mike Dee, CEO, Miami Dolphins/Dolphins Enterprises
  • Peter Dolara, Senior Vice President, American Airlines
  • Emilio Estefan, Grammy Award Winning Producer & Songwriter
  • George Feldenkreis, Chairman/CEO, Perry Ellis International
  • Alonzo Mourning, NBA Legend / Chairman, Alonzo Mourning Charities
  • Jorge Perez, Chairman, The Related Group
  • Stephen Ross, Founder/Chairman/Owner, The Related Companies and Owner, Miami Dolphins/Dolphins Enterprises
  • William Talbert, CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Harvey Ruvin, Clerk of Courts and Chairman of the County's Climate Change Advisory Task Force (CCATF)
  • Tony Villamil, Principal Advisor for the Washington Economics Group (WEG)
  • Mike Sophia – Executive Director, Miami-Dade Sports Commission and MIAMI Host City Bid Committee

MIAMI ONE OF THE 18 CITIES TO BE INCLUDED IN USA BID FOR THE 2018/2022 FIFA WORLD CUP™
On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 the USA Bid Committee announced that Miami was one of the 18 cities that will be included in its bid to host the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cup™. Please see the following articles for more information:

• Miami one of 18 finalists to host possible World Cup matches

• Miami among 18 World Cup candidate cities

• GOOOOL! Miami Part of U.S.’s World Cup Bid

• Miami Part Of United States World Cup Bid