World Cup Community Watch Parties and Cultural Celebration Events

The City of Lawrence is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, organizations, and entities to design, produce, and manage World Cup–related community events and watch parties during the tournament period. The events should promote community engagement, celebrate global culture, and generate positive economic impact within Lawrence. The selected proposer(s) may be responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of World Cup watch parties, cultural programming, event production, and marketing. The City aims to create inclusive events that encourage participation from residents, visitors, families, and diverse communities, and to drive visitation, support local vendors and businesses, and contribute to Lawrence’s local economy. • The proposer should have experience in event production and management. • The proposer should be able to provide a detailed budget and operational plan. • The proposer should be able to demonstrate their ability to comply with City regulations and permitting requirements. • The proposer should be able to provide examples of similar events or programming they have managed in the past. • The proposer should be able to describe their approach to community engagement, cultural celebration, and economic impact.