MIAMI BEACH, Fla. \u2014 The hype is already here for World Cup, South Florida-style.<\/p>\n
Although matches will be played at the newly-renamed \u201cMiami Stadium\u201d in Miami Gardens, city leaders in Miami Beach boasted the beach as the base for all things FIFA. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re used to the big games, Super Bowls, Art Basel,\u201d said Mayor Steven Meiner. \u201cWe are now on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt all starts here on Thursday with a watch party and a concert kicking off here on the beach,\u201d said Ray Martinez, Chief Operating Officer of the FIFA World Cup Host committee. <\/p>\n
For the upcoming weeks, visitors can expect to see more police and more fire rescue. <\/p>\n
Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones said the department will be using its real time intelligence center, drone mitigation, and more officers will be on the street. <\/p>\n
Miami Beach Fire Chief Digna Abello told Local 10 News that rescue vehicles will be positioned strategically around the entertainment district and in high-volume areas. <\/p>\n
Other parts of South Florida are getting a piece of the action, too. <\/p>\n
On Tuesday at Tropical Park, young soccer players were treated to drills with pro player David Ruiz of Inter Miami. <\/p>\n
\u201cMe, being the professional player coming here to be with these kids, is an amazing feeling,\u201d Ruiz said. <\/p>\n
In Hialeah, along with watch parties, Mayor Bryan Calvo said children will participate in the first annual \u201cMayor\u2019s Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n
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