This family -friendly event features games, activities and a live broadcast of
the Germany vs. Ghana match from 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
The free event runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 21
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 second stop on the cross-country tour with a viewing party in Edmonton’s Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. 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 Germany vs. Ghana match on a giant screen, the CIBC cheer booth, the adidas zone, face painting, prizes, and more fun activities for soccer fans of all ages. Plus, CBC Edmonton sports reporter Min Dhariwal (@MinDhariwal) will be on-site to welcome fans to the event.
- What:CIBC Soccer Nation viewing party
- Where: Louise McKinney Riverfront Park (9999 Grierson Hill Rd., Edmonton, AB T5R 2A4)
- When:Saturday, June 21 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 a live broadcast of the Germany vs. Ghana match
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)
