{"id":120761,"date":"2023-07-22T09:38:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T13:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120761"},"modified":"2023-07-22T09:38:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T13:38:09","slug":"kids-got-their-game-on-played-creatively-and-cheered-on-the-u-s-womens-national-team-in-world-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120761","title":{"rendered":"Kids \u201cGot Their Game On\u201d, Played Creatively and Cheered on the U.S. Women\u2019s National Team in World Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

GEDP, Crayola Experience hosted free FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023TM<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n

watch party and pre-game festivities in Downtown Easton<\/em><\/p>\n

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EASTON, Pa.\u00a0<\/strong>(July 21, 2023) \u2013 Crayola Experience Easton and the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP) brought the energy and excitement of the world\u2019s greatest soccer tournament to downtown Easton today.<\/p>\n

To support the U.S. Women\u2019s National Team in their bid for an historic three-peat, the partners threw an outdoor FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023\u2122 watch party with colorful pre-game activities.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of kids\u00a0scored big with soccer-themed activities to show their team spirit. They crafted team banners and flags, decorated paper plate soccer balls to add to a spirit wall and had fun with special coloring pages and activity sheets. They also can enjoy activities at home like soccer BINGO and colorable game day recipe cards.\u00a0Families also enjoyed music; food from local vendors; games; and photo ops. Then stay to view the U.S. vs Vietnam\u00a0match on a large outdoor video screen.<\/p>\n

“Crayola celebrates creativity\u2014whether it\u2019s colorful self-expression through art or innovative play making while on the pitch,” said Rich Wuerthele, Crayola President & CEO. “This is a unique opportunity to help kids learn teamwork, problem solving, community, and creativity through art and athletics, and watch those characteristics in action as the U.S. Women\u2019s National Team takes on the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

To celebrate soccer\u2014a game of self-expression, community, and creative possibilities\u2014the family attraction also hosted colorful pre-game parties at its Florida, Texas, and Arizona locations for the team\u2019s debut match in the world tournament.<\/p>\n

The pre-game events and the Easton watch party are part of a national initiative, the\u00a0Art of Soccer<\/em>, launched through a collaboration between Crayola\u00ae<\/sup>, FOX Sports, and U.S. Soccer. Leading up to the U.S. women\u2019s team opening pitch and throughout the world tournament, kids can unleash their imaginations and let their colorful ideas shine to cheer on the home team with the\u00a0Art of Soccer<\/em>\u00a0activities and events at\u00a0Crayola.com\/Soccer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, last year four passionate artists were commissioned to design custom soccer balls inspired by the key values of U.S. Soccer\u2014integrity, commitment, teamwork, and respect. The \u201cTeamwork\u201d ball was\u00a0selected to\u00a0be reproduced and is being sold exclusively\u00a0on Amazon with a portion of the proceeds going to U.S. Soccer\u2019s efforts to grow the game at all levels.<\/p>\n

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About Greater Easton Development Partnership\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization focused on Easton\u2019s economic well-being, historical integrity, vibrant culture, and hospitality. It manages more than two dozen programs and events that improve Easton’s quality of life including Easton Farmers\u2019 Market, Easton Main Street Initiative, Easton Public Market, PA Bacon Fest, West Ward Community Initiative, Easton Ambassadors, Easton Winter Village, Heritage Day, Easton Garden Works and more. More:\u00a0eastonpartnership.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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About Crayola Experience Easton<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the magic of color at Crayola\u2019s premier and one-of-a-kind family destination.\u00a0More than 25 creative activities and attractions throughout 65,000 square feet of color await families at the Crayola Experience flagship in Easton, Pa., the birthplace of Crayola crayons. Bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, the adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience color in a whole new way. Also featuring live entertainment and The Crayola Store with\u00a0<\/em>the world’s\u00a0largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs. The brand\u2019s other attractions are in Orlando, Fla.; Mall of America (Bloomington, Minn.); Plano, Texas; and Chandler, Ariz. To learn more, visit\u00a0<\/em>CrayolaExperience.com\/Easton<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or join the conversation at\u00a0<\/em>Facebook.com\/CrayolaExperience<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nConstance Walker
\nCrayola Experience<\/p>\n

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