This family -friendly bilingual event features games, activities and a live broadcast of the Brazil vs. Chile and Colombia vs. Uruguay Round of 16 matches from 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
The free event runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 28
CBC is proud to partner with CIBC to bring Canadians CIBC Soccer Nation, a seven-city viewing tour each weekend throughout 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, bringing the beautiful game to audiences in communities across the country. This weekend marks the third stop on the cross-country tour with a viewing party in Montréal at 3535 Boulevard Saint-Laurent (between Rue Sherbrooke and Rue Prince Arthur). Each CIBC Soccer Nation event is made possible with additional support from adidas.
Soccer fans of all ages come out to take part in CIBC Soccer Nation’s tour as we celebrate the beautiful game across Canada. Fun activities for the entire family this Saturday include a live viewing of the Brazil vs. Chile and Colombia vs. Uruguay Round of 16 matches on a giant screen, the CIBC cheer booth, the adidas zone and a Sony PlayStation® FIFA 14 video game tournament for the chance to win great FIFA prizes. The first 250 fans in attendance to show a CBC ambassador that they have downloaded CBC’s FIFA World Cup™ App brought to you by Bell on their iOS or Android device will receive a mini-ball. Plus, CBC Montreal’s Frank Cavallaro (@fcavallarocbc) and Doug Gelevan (@DGelevan) will be on-site to welcome fans to the event.
- What:CIBC Soccer Nation viewing party
- Where:535 Boulevard Saint-Laurent (parking lot), Montréal, QC H2X 2T6
- When:Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Who:CIBC Soccer Nation is open to soccer fans of all ages. Join CBC and CIBC as theycelebrate 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ with fun free activities, games and more,and two live Round of 16 match broadcasts
Fans in attendance are encouraged to tweet and show some love for their team and join the conversation with #CIBCSoccerNation as they and fellow supporters light up an interactive map. Fans unable to attend the CIBC Soccer Nation event in their area can still join in the fun by following @cbcsports on Twitter and using #CBCWorldCup to share how they are celebrating the FIFA World Cup™.
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For further information, please contact:
Simon Bassett, publicist, CBC Sports
Simon.Bassett@cbc.ca 416-205-8533 (Office) 416-988-1590 (Mobile)
