Philadelphia Celebrating 2010 Fifa World Cup™

Variety Of Opportunities To View All The Action

PHILADELPHIA, PA…June 14, 2010… The World Cup in South Africa is underway and the fans throughout the Philadelphia region are getting in the spirit of the world’s largest sporting event with viewing parties and events.

Here is a list of some of the locations throughout the region for fans to enjoy and get in the World Cup spirit:

Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 909-8814
Coverage of all World Cup matches. Beer and Food Specials in honor of the Cup. During first 3 Germany games order a Warsteiner and receive a special World Cup glass.  Raffle to be drawn every time USA or Germany wins a game. Prizes include: Brauhaus Schmitz gift certificate, Philly Union Tickets, Brauhaus glassware and apparel AND for one lucky winner, 1 free beer everyday for a year and bronze name plate with his/her name attached to a spot at the bar or on a stool identifying that as their seat for the entire year!

Fado Irish Pub
1500 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102-4305
(215) 893-9700
Live Coverage of all World Cup matches.

London Grill
2301 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-4545
Live Coverage of all World Cup matches. $3 Carlsberg and Great Lakes pints. Raffle on Saturday for the USA v. England match.

Mc Faddens at Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA 19148-5205
(215) 952-0300

North Bowl Lanes
909 North 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123-2301
(215) 238-2695
Live broadcast of all World Cup Soccer games on multiple High Definition TV’s, and a variety of English style ales distributed by local breweries.

Paddy Wacks
150 South St.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 464-7544
$2.50 Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Lime, and Michelob Ultra.

The Piazza at Schmidt’s
Second and Hancock sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Will be screening almost every World Cup Soccer match on outdoor, giant 26 Foot Hd Jumbotron Television!
For updated information on daily World Cup screenings, visit www.atthepiazza.com.

Tavern on Broad
200 South Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3803
(215) 546-2290
Live broadcast of every World Cup Match. Specials during matches include: $5 Burgers, $20 domestic towers, and $3 Miller Lite draught .

Tir na Nog Bar and Grill
1600 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2016
(267) 514-1700
Live broadcast of all World Cup matches, featuring an 8-foot projection screen TV. $4 pints of Carlsberg, and Stella, $1 Budweiser and Bud Light, and introducing the option to “pour your own pints” during all World Cup matches.

Philadelphia is one of 18 U.S. finalist cities competing to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™. This weekend, people are encouraged to take action to vote for Philadelphia to host the World Cup. To sign the petition, text PhillyBid to 22442. To learn more about Philadelphia’s World Cup Soccer Bid, visit www.gousabid.com/philadelphia.

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