RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The World Cup is coming to downtown Raleigh in a big way.
A new outdoor LED screen will make its debut this week at the inaugural "Soccer Fan Fest" at Moore Square.
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The purchase was part of several recommendations made by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance to bring more people back to downtown, according to our news gathering partners at the News & Observer.
The screen will be used to show the World Cup match between the United States and England.
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The event kicks off Friday at 11 a.m. and will include soccer-related vendors, arts, crafts, a beer garden, food trucks and a photo op with a replica World Cup trophy.