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A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fritz & Franz Bierhaus to utilize the public space and maintain a temporary Soccer Watch Party set-up at the plaza located at 60 Merrick Way from June 28, 2026 through July 19, 2026, in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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At the City Commission meeting of May 5, 2026, a resolution approving a world cup event was considered. Commission directed applicant to provide a revised proposal to alleviate concerns at the next commission meeting. Resolution as presented in this item must be amended based on revised event plan presentation and approval. Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fritz & Franz Bierhaus is requesting approval to utilize the public plaza located at 60 Merrick Way in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event is scheduled to take place from June 28, 2026, through July 19, 2026.
The request is specifically to allow the installation and continuous placement of a Soccer Watch Party set-up within the plaza for the duration of three weeks. The proposed set-up includes a large outdoor viewing screen, associated speakers, tents and canopies for shade and operations, portable restroom facilities, and other supporting equipment necessary to facilitate viewing of televised matches.
Unlike standard special events, which are limited in duration, the Applicant is requesting approval to maintain the event set-up in place for the entirety of the three-week period, rather than installing and removing equipment daily. The applicant has indicated that similar events have been successfully conducted in prior years and is seeking to replicate this format for the 2026 World Cup.
This request has been reviewed by the City’s Special Events Committee and has been found to be in compliance with applicable City guidelines. During the May 5, 2026 City Commission meeting, the Commission requested that the applicant submit a comprehensive site plan and scheduled match calendar for review, both of which have been provided as part of the Special Events application. Although Special Events guidelines typically limit the number of event days permitted at a single location, this request is limited to the continuous placement of event-related infrastructure throughout the tournament period, with event programming taking place intermittently during scheduled match times, as documented in the Special Events application.