FIFA agreements with host cities force changes to other summer events in Toronto, Vancouver
FIFA's agreements with host cities Toronto and Vancouver have led to significant changes for local summer events. Many popular festivals, including the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival, have had to adjust their schedules or cancel altogether due to FIFA's restrictions. Organizers are working to navigate these challenges while trying to maintain their events' viability during the World Cup period.
- ▪FIFA's contracts with host cities bar substantial cultural events around World Cup games.
- ▪Vancouver's Dragon Boat Festival has been moved to August due to FIFA's restrictions.
- ▪The Vancouver International Jazz Festival had to change its dates to avoid conflicts with the World Cup.
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Open this photo in gallery:Coastal Jazz executive director Nina Horvath at their facility in Vancouver, April 22. The Vancouver International Jazz Festival worked closely with the city for two years to get permission to hold this year's event, with organizers having to move dates to align more 'favourably' with the World Cup, Ms. Horvath says.Jimmy Jeong/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFIFA’s control over what events can happen in Toronto and Vancouver for the duration of the World Cup has led to some popular events being moved or cancelled.The soccer association’s contracts with host cities, including those with Vancouver and Toronto, bar them from hosting other “substantial cultural events” the day before, day of or day…
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