Lauderhill kicks off Broward’s World Cup welcome

Local political leaders pose with a Jamaican National Team jersey at a press conference announcing the kick off of the Broward Welcomes the World initiative. (From left to right: North Lauderdale Mayor Samson Borgelin, Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Easton Harrison, Lauderhill Mayor Denise Grant, Lauderhill Vice Mayor Richard Campbell, and Broward County Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers). Carlton Gillespie /WLRN

WLRN Public Media | By Carlton Gillespie

Broward Welcomes the World, a new initiative aimed at capturing the increased attention brought on by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will officially kick off this weekend in Lauderhill.

On Saturday and Sunday the city will host two free events blending soccer and culture including musical acts and matches featuring the Jamaican and Haitian under-20 national teams. The details were announced at a press conference at Lauderhill City Hall Thursday morning.

This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with MIA Media Group. Read more at WLRN.org

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