Atlanta closes out FIFA World Cup with Piedmont Park celebration

Atlanta officially wrapped up its month-long FIFA World Cup celebration Sunday with the “Celebration of Soccer & Sound” festival at Piedmont Park that also marked a historic milestone for the city.

The celebration coincided with the 30th anniversary of the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, giving thousands of fans another reason to gather for a day filled with soccer, music and hometown pride.

The festival featured vendors, interactive activations, a children’s area and concerts by Atlanta artists, including Ludacris, Pastor Troy, and Jeezy…

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