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@kcur893 Kansas City is getting a first look at the massive (and free) World Cup festival that’s taking over the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial this summer. For five weekends, the FIFA Fan Festival will be hosting game watch parties, dozens of food vendors and 40 bands and DJs — including local heroes like Tech N9ne and Sheryl Crow, and national acts like Flo Rida and the All American Rejects. General admission is free but capacity is limited, and organizers say space is filling up fast. The festival will be the central way that Kansas City is welcoming visitors and residents to engage with the World Cup, especially for people who don’t have game tickets. But it’s far from the only party in town. 🎙️Hosted and produced by Zach Perez 📹Additional footage by Savannah Hawley-Bates 🖥️Edited by Gabe Rosenberg #kansascity #worldcup #fifa ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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Can I still get World Cup tickets? How do I get to the stadium? Where can I join a watch party? KCUR has all the answers — whether you’re a local or new to town for the tournament.
