The countdown is on!
After a summer of celebrating the world’s biggest game, we’re excited to welcome everyone to Downtown New Rochelle for the Summer of Soccer Finale Fest this Sunday.
Whether you’re joining us for the festival, cheering on your favorite team at the World Cup Final Watch Party, or simply looking for a great place to spend the day, I invite you to Make Match Day a Downtown Day. Explore our incredible restaurants, cafés, breweries, dessert shops, and local businesses before the match, between festival activities, and after the final whistle.
I hope to see you Downtown on Sunday!
— Anne Gold
Executive Director
Downtown New Rochelle BID
Summer of Soccer Finale Fest
After a summer of celebrating the world’s biggest game, it all comes down to the Final Match!
The Summer of Soccer initiative has been made possible through the collaboration of the City of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Parks & Recreation, the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, and community partners, bringing soccer-inspired events, promotions, and experiences to businesses across the city all summer long.
The Summer of Soccer Finale Fest is proudly sponsored by the City of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, bringing the community together for a free afternoon of live entertainment, family activities, food, and the World Cup Final Watch Party on two giant screens at Ruby Dee Park.
Whether you’re joining us for the festival, cheering on your favorite team, or spending the day with family and friends, we invite you to Make Match Day a Downtown Day by exploring Downtown New Rochelle’s restaurants, cafés, breweries, dessert shops, shops, and entertainment before the match, between festival activities, and after the final whistle.
We look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday, July 19! ⚽🎉
Sunday, July 19 Event Schedule
12:30 PM – Finale Fest Opens
1:00–2:30 PM – Meet Children’s Author Marisa Boan
- Soccer-themed coloring activities
- Stories celebrating teamwork, kindness, and confidence
FREE Soccer-Themed Book Giveaway
- Children ages 10 & under receive a free book while supplies last.
3:00 PM – World Cup Final Watch Party
Before the Match • Between Festival Activities • After the Final Whistle
Make Match Day a Downtown Day by exploring Downtown New Rochelle
Download the Official Downtown Discovery Guide & Match Day Map to discover restaurants, cafés, breweries, dessert shops, entertainment, and places to watch the match—all within an easy walk of Ruby Dee Park.
