The first knock out round is over and the field has been cut in half. Every match from here is win or go home, and tonight someone’s World Cup journey ends. The Round of 16 is knockout soccer at its most raw and thrilling. Be here for it!
Festival gates open at 5:30 p.m. to the sounds of DJ Athenz. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free!
Food and Beverage Concessions: Enjoy a variety of festival food fare, beer and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages from Coca-Cola. Visit Smalls Sliders for burgers, fries, and shakes, stop by Franky’s for a gourmet hot dog or sausage, and cool down with Frios Gourmet Pops. Stop by Hearsay’s festival tent for a cold beer or beer bucket or grab a michelada, wine, or beer from Gaspacho’s festival tent. Non-alcoholic drinks from Coca-Cola as well as pre-packaged snacks can be purchased at the Community Partner Concessions Booth, proceeds benefiting Levy Park and the event’s community partners. To go food from Kind Ice Cream, Hearsay, and Gaspachos is also welcome inside the festival site along with one factory sealed drink per person.
Community Partners: Supporting this event is the Japan-America Society of Houston. The Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) is the leading organization that connects Houston’s diverse community, local businesses, and individuals to advance the mutual interest of American and Japanese peoples. JASH programs in language and education, arts and culture, and business initiatives and networking provide opportunities for collaboration and important people-to-people exchange. JASH hosts a monthly program at Levy Park: Japan Junction, as well as seasonal programming throughout the year. All proceeds from the Community Partner Concessions booth will support JASH and Levy Park.
Face Painting & Henna Art: Get into the tournament spirit with face and body art from Gio’s Art Kreations and Henna Station & Glitter Bar
Merchandise: Event merchandise celebrating Houston, Levy Park, and the global soccer tournament will also be available for purchase.
Art Installations and Photo Opportunities: Commemorate the experience with a photo tour of the park, including life-sized soccer-themed photo backdrops and a tournament bracket. Visit our soccer ball music box and turn the crank for festive sounds.
VISITORS MUST COMPLY WITH DIRECTIONS FROM PARK PERSONNEL, OR THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PARK. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S SAFETY IN THE PARK.
CHAIRS AND SEATING: No outside furniture. Blankets may be brought into the Festival site for the designated blanket seating area. All other furniture is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
STROLLERS & WAGONS: Oversized strollers and wagons may need to be parked in a designated area during the festival. All visitors must comply with park personnel regarding stroller and wagon parking.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES: Guests are permitted to enter with one factory-sealed bottle of water. To go food from Kind Ice Cream, Hearsay, and Gaspachos is also welcome inside the festival site along with one factory sealed drink per person. Other outside food and drinks are prohibited (exceptions will be made for baby food and necessary medical dietary food items). A variety of food, non-alcoholic drinks, beer, and wine will be available for purchase from Festival concessionaires.
RE-ENTRY: If you leave the Festival site, you will be re-screened before re-entry.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED:
- Smoking or Vaping
- Umbrellas
- Drug Use
- Kites and Drones
- Recreational Motorized Vehicles
- Guns, knives, any weaponry
- Soliciting
- Bikes, scooters, rollerblades, and roller skates
