Wylie, Texas, resident Leila Elgersma, 49, paints Arlington resident Roxanne Noguez’s, 14, face during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. Elgersma said everyone at the event was friendly and happy.
Event-goers gathered across the grassy lawn at Levitt Pavilion as the Jordan Tourism Board and the pavilion hosted their first-ever “Visit Jordan Experience” during the FIFA World Cup.
Individuals sat in anticipation, eyes trained on the screen as the Ecuador vs. Germany match played overhead.
The experience featured live viewing of World Cup games, vendors, local food trucks and family-friendly activities.
Arlington resident Francisco Baz, 24, said he found the event via Facebook and decided to attend on his day off, noting the teams he’s rooting for are Ecuador and the US.
The three-day experience ends on Saturday, with a closing matchup between Jordan and Argentina.
The Ecuador and Germany World Cup match plays on the big screen during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. Ecuador won against Germany 2-1.
Richardson, Texas, resident Mohammad Turusmi, 20, points to menu items during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. The Chocolate Drip business is located in Richardson, Texas.
Event-goers watch the game during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. Matches aired included Ecuador vs. Germany, Japan vs. Sweden, and Türkiye vs. the United States.
Jordan fan flags wave in the air during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. The free event lasts 3 days.
Attendees line up for the Abu Omar Halal food truck during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. Local food trucks Abu Omar, Kunafa factory & Ice Cream, Shawarma way and more were available for attendees.
Event goers make custom mosaic tiles during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. The experience will conclude with the Jordan vs. Argentina match.
A soccer ball bounce house sits during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. Bounce houses, face paint and balloon animals were available for event goers.
Attendees fill a vendor pavilion during the “Visit Jordan Experience” event on June 25 at Levitt Pavilion. Friday and Saturday advance registration for the event is sold out.