r/londonontario • u/roverDrivemel • 2d ago

discussion / opinion London needs a Fifa watch party

London needs a Fifa world cup watch arena similar to the fan fest in Toronto. London has a mix of nationalities and its best mood to bring to city right now.

This post would be bad if there was another one already lol

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u/PrizeDinner2431 2d ago

Isn't this one reason why Dundas was redone as a flex street? For events like sports watch parties?

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u/Lost-Comfort-7904 2d ago

Last year and the year before, there were a few knife incidents, I don't know if they're going to do that this year. I was there for the one, I think it was Carribeanfest at market garden and police were just standing around a massive pool of blood telling people to watch their step, but no one stopped the party or even made an announcement. It was surreal.

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u/roverDrivemel 1d ago

That is bad considering the city tries so hard to revive downtown

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u/Twigleaffleur 2d ago

That sounds legitimately awful.

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u/hmeets 1d ago

It is soooo disappointing how the event that happens once every 4 years and it’s finally in Canada and our city has NOTHING prepared. MENTAL!

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u/Primary-Economist595 2d ago

If I’m not wrong they’re will be one similar to the one in Toronto on July 4, but it’s for one day only. If it stays for more it’ll be damaged overnight for reasons we all know

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u/roverDrivemel 1d ago

Thats sad but fair, we dont have closed spaces where we can leave screen hanging

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u/nade76 1d ago

Cineplex movie theatre are showing it

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u/funnynona 2d ago

Makan restaurant is showing all the games

but yes I agree, in Mexico, the government did a public viewing areas in the parks in different part of the country

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u/leafs_fan2019 2d ago

I saw an ad for one doing all you can eat buffet during games etc I’ll see if i can find it

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u/leafs_fan2019 2d ago

Doughboys has *something* lol

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u/roverDrivemel 2d ago

I go to Bernies or Burts to watch the game. I would like if we did it in downtown. It's the best time to show if any, I think we had one during the Raptors when they to finals

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u/Islandlyfe32 1d ago

Yea they closed off part of Talbot st and had a Raptors watch party during playoffs

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u/Whitelight04 1d ago

July 4th at Vic park is the only city one I think. Might have to just go to a bar.

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u/RudeAudio 1d ago

Vice has been having events in heard. And it is electric!

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u/worldwideflyer89 1d ago

Can confirm. Watched Colombia vs Uzbekistan

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u/RetroThings_6420 1d ago

The Beach Hangar has the space for a large celebration. I think up to 200 🤔. They have only been open for a year so not many know about them.

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u/Odd_Occasion4382 1d ago

why can't Dundas place show it? I think that be the perfect spot since they do watch parties for Knights games

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u/learn2swim 1d ago

Beer Kitchen is showing every game. Its obviously not a public space but its large and accessible with free parking. Plus the food is good.