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Portimão Council installs huge LED screen for 2018 World Cup

Football2018WorldCupPortimão Council is entering into the spirit of the 2018 FIFA World Cup by installing a huge LED Wall in the Praça da República so people can watch all the top games.

The giant screen will be inaugurated on Wednesday, June 13 and will be in place until July 15, from 11:00 am each morning until 10:00 p.m.

Dubbed ‘Parque Alameda Football’, the screen and venue aims to attract residents and tourists to watch all the FIFA World Cup matches.

The park area has been transformed into a football-style venue with artificial turf, banked seating and plenty of food and drink on offer.

When the football is not showing, the area will be turned into a music venue with local DJs keeping the crowds entertained, along with, bars, children’s entertainment and games.