World Cup Watch Parties Planned Across Danbury: Here's When And Where

DANBURY, CT — Soccer fans will have multiple opportunities to cheer on their favorite teams this month as Danbury launches a series of World Cup watch parties at businesses throughout the city.

Mayor Roberto Alves announced the schedule this week, describing the events as a celebration of the diverse communities that call Danbury home. The watch parties will feature teams representing several of the city's largest cultural communities while encouraging residents to support local businesses.

The scheduled watch parties include:

• Mexico vs. South Africa — June 11 at 3 p.m. at Pancho's Tacos
• United States vs. Paraguay — June 11 at 9 p.m. at Pippa's
• Brazil vs. Morocco — June 13 at 6 p.m. at Diamond Club
• Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador — June 14 at 7 p.m. at La Mitad Del Mundo
• Portugal vs. DR Congo — June 17 at 1 p.m. at Casa do Benfica
• United States vs. Australia — June 19 at 3 p.m. at Elicit Brewing Co.
• Brazil vs. Haiti — June 19 at 9 p.m. at Diamond Club
• Portugal vs. Uzbekistan — June 23 at 1 p.m. at Casa do Benfica
• Scotland vs. Brazil — June 24 at 6 p.m. at Diamond Club
• Ecuador vs. Germany — June 25 at 4 p.m. at La Mitad Del Mundo
• Turkey vs. United States — June 25 at 10 p.m. at O'Brien's

City officials encouraged residents to gather with friends and family, support local establishments and celebrate what Alves called "a global game in a truly global city."