Public records show why Seattle has spread-out fan festivals without FIFA
Seattle's fan festivals are drawing large crowds without FIFA
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Seattle is hosting spread-out fan festivals for the World Cup, drawing large crowds. The city's Waterfront Park has seen over 451,000 visits in 11 days, setting a single-day attendance record.
The coverage emphasizes the public records that show why Seattle has been able to host these festivals without FIFA. Outlets such as KOMO, FOX 13 Seattle, The New York Times, and The Seattle Times are covering the story.
The impact of the festivals on local businesses, including a reported decline in restaurant tips, is also being covered.
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Quick answers
Where are the fan festivals being held?
Waterfront Park in Seattle
How many people have visited Waterfront Park?
Over 451,000 in 11 days
What is happening to restaurant tips?
They are reportedly tanking
Coverage (4)
- Waterfront Park draws 451,000-plus visits in 11 days, sets single-day attendance record KOMO · 1d ago
- Seattle World Cup buzz: Cheap fans tank restaurant tips FOX 13 Seattle · 1d ago
- Chanting and Celebrating, U.S. Soccer Fans March to the Match The New York Times · 1d ago
- Public records show why Seattle has spread-out fan festivals without FIFA The Seattle Times · 1d ago broke it first
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