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Council approves $149,253 for city‑run SEM 2026 international watch parties
Summary
Council authorized $149,253 from the general fund to host SEM 2026 international soccer watch parties (June 11–July 19) featuring a large video wall, TVs, food vendors, a beer garden and children's activities at the cruise property.
The council approved a staff recommendation to host SEM 2026 international watch parties at the cruise property from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and appropriated $149,253 from the general fund to the city’s special events account to support the series.
Staff outlined the event layout, including a 12‑by‑7 foot high‑resolution wall display, multiple flat screens, shaded seating, food vendors, a supervised kids' zone with artificial turf and a beer garden under a large canopy. The events are intended to drive foot traffic to local businesses and provide free or low‑cost family entertainment during high‑demand matches. Staff characterized the watch parties as a monthlong series of 27 proposed viewing events (a subset of which are anticipated high‑demand dates), and the proposal was approved by a unanimous council vote.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the schedule, public‑safety staffing, and vendor logistics; staff said details and an attachment with the event schedule were included in the meeting packet and that supervision for children’s activities would be provided by city recreation staff.
